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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
DEAD IN CORN CRIB
Frank Carter, Living Near Dixon, Had
Evidently Gone There for His Aft
ernoon Nap, and Died Without a
Struggle - Had Been Insane Once,
But Was Much Improved Mentally.

Special to Times Republican.
Davenport June 19.-Horace Garter
and John King. after a diligent search
for Frank Carter. brothe.' ac he
former. both residing two miles sout
of Dixon. were Mortified to find his
dead body in corn crib, where he had
presumably gone for his afternoon nap.
The man was lying face downward
on horse blanket which had been
spread on the floor of the crib.
Mr.. Carter was unfortunate about
eight years ago in losing his mental
faculties and after being confined at
Mt Pleasant for two years and UNI
dergoing treatment at intervals at
Mercy hospital, from which place he
was released last December, he re-
turned to Dixon, and lived with his
brother.
He was much improved mentally,
but his physical condition was exceed
ingly weak. and every afternoon he
was forced by fatigue to take few
hours sleep.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
German Land Company and
Others Defendants i'm Case
From Butler County
ON TRIAL AT MASON CITY
The Suit Involves the Ownership of
Certain Land to Which G. w. Page,
e. j. HemphilI, and G. A. WhaIey,
of Plymouth, Lay claim-General
News of the State.
Special 10 imes-Republican.

Mason City, June 19.-An interest
ing case in the district court, original
ing in Butler county. was decided in
part today by Judge Smith. The case
involves the ownership of certain land
in which G. w. Page. E. j. Hemphill
and G. A. Whaley. of Plymouth, are
plaintiffs, and the German Land Com
pany. of Arlington. Butler county, ]. H.
Popejoy, of Franklin county, and the
Bank of Arlington. are plaintiffs.
Some time ago the plaintiffs pur-
chased or traded with the German
Land Company for quarter section of
land in Grant county, Minnesota. In
exchange, they gave $500 in cash, the
creamery at Plymouth then managed by
Mr.. Whaley. listed at $4,000 and note
with deferred payments for $3.50. The
land belonged to Mr.. Popejoy, OF
Franklin county, and had been listed
with the land company for sale.
The German Land Company found
they could close a deal with the plain
tiff for $50 per acre and as they could
purchase the land for s25. made con-
tract with Popejoy and disposed of the
property to the plaintiffs. An abstract
of the land was sent the plaintiff.
which, it is alleged, showed the land
was the property of Lovejoy, but no
deed was Forthcoming. In the mean
time the land company failed, and the
plaintiffs are now seeking to establish
their right to the property
The decision of the court was
against the plaintiffs, tho they alleged
they paid $500 in cash, transferred the
creamery and gave their note, which is
held by the Arlington bank. 1t was
shown by Mr.. Popejoy that the land
company had made a contract with
him. and had paid him $500 for his
land, but had made no further pay
ments Naturally he is contending the
land is his, because of the unfulfilled
contract of the land company. The
plaintiffs alleged that the land COM
pany was the agent of Mr.. Popejoy,
and hence he was bound by their act.
The matter of the note and who Is re-
sponsible, there is still pending de-
cision from the court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
DROWNED IN CREEK.
Funeral of George crussin. German
Farmer Living Near Dumont, Who
Lost His Life Saturday, Was Held
Today-Body Was Soon Recovered.

Special to Times Republican.
Dumont, June 19.-The funeral of
George Crussin, who while in company
with a number of friends, lost his life
in Mayne's creek. four miles south
west of town, Saturday afternoon, was
held today from the Shaffer church.
nine miles southwest of Dumont, and
interment was in the cemetery there.
Crussin was German farmer, living
six miles south of Dumont on one or
Mr.. S. D. Luueman's farms.
Rumor seems to have it that the party
had been drinking. and got into the
creek and attempted to swim 1t. From
some cause, this man was unable 10
swim and Immediately sank and never
same to the surface.
His brother and one of the other
men, Mr.. Brass, also came near suffer-
ing the same fate, as they were unable
to swim, and had to be helped out.
The body was in the water about
three-quarters of an hour before 1t
was recovered.
He leaves a wife and one child.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
Noted Observation-Disclosures and
Central Iowa Dies at Ripe
Old Age
As TALENTED MUSICIAN
WAS
Taught Singing School in Many Cities
in Central and Northern Iowa and
Held Number of Important Posi-
tions, Including Collector of Revenue
at Dubuque.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City June l9.-Professor Il. Il
Huntley OF this city. we'll known IN TINS
section of Iowa as talented musician
consecrated Christian and educated
gentleman. passed away at his nome
Yesterday, aged 50 years. Few men
were better known or more beloved
among their associates, or in the days
of his activity did more for the music
al education of northern Iowa. Fol-
several years he lived in Floyd coun-
ty where he was chosen county treas
urer and organized the first bank In
that county.
For years he was director of music In
Dr. Robnsons church in Boston. II,
1851 he came west on account of the
poor health of his wife. locating In
Charles City where he secured a posi-
ton as deputy county treasurer and in
1858 was elected to that office which
ne held till 1866. During his term as
treasurer he started the first bank in
that city and surrounded himself with
considerable capital.
Professor Huntley did not escape ad-
versity which came in way least eN-
pected In his safe We're deposited
large sums of county funds and one
night burglars affected an entrance. the
safe blown open and every dollar TAX
ell. He then showed the kind of metal he
WAS made of by selling all his private
property and made every dollar OF
loss good to the county. Its citizens
desired to further honor him and at
the next convention renominated him
for the position. but sad and disheart-
ened he refused to again accept.
In 1866 he received the appointment
of revenue assessor for the Third dis
trict of Iowa with headquarters at Du-
buque holding the position four years.
In 1871 he came to Mason City where
he has since lived. and during which
time hiss given his life to teaching mu-
sic. He has conducted choruses at
Marshalltown. Charles City, Clear
Lake. New Hampton, Garner and other
places. He possessed a singularly
sweet voice and of appealing quality.
Deceased leaves wife and seven
children all residents here except two
daughters who live in Kansas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
THEFT NEAR SIOUX CITY,
Otto Traver Home Ransacked, and
FaniIy's Loss Estimated at $3.50.


Special to Times Republican.
Sioux city. June 19.--Fewer depreda-
tiocs were committed here Saturday
night. when the Wallace shows were
present in the city. that had been eX-
pected The Otto Traver home. just
north of the city on the old A. Bise
fruit farm, was entered, however. and
probably $50 worth of clothes. silver
ware. etc, was taken. 1t is believed
that the work was done by profession
ais. There is no clew, but Sheriff
Thompson expects to go to Sioux City
or order a search of the Wallace shows
by officers there. it being supposed that
the work was done by some of their
hangers-on.
The robbery was committed between
seven and nine o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs.
Traver were away from home. having
spent the evening in the city. When
they returned home they found the
house had been ransacked and MI.
Traver had few clothes left beside
those he was wearing. Mrs. Traver's
silk wedding dress and other wearing
apparel had been removed from a tele-
scope grip. Mr. Traver's coon skin
overcoat. which cost $46 short time
ago, and other of his clothes, had also
been taken. A survey of the house
showed a good deal of silverware and
other articles of value We're missing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

| a runaway accident the other day. He
was driving team to a hay rake,
| when the tongue came down, frighten-
| ing the team, and they started to run.
| Pearson fell i'm front of the rake, and
was dragged for some distance, but at
last managed to extricate himself
from the outfit The attending physi-
| clan found severe scalp wound which
ing the bone bare and making nine
stitches necessary to bring the
wounded parts together.
Fairfield.
The committee recently appointed by
the board of directors of the Fairfield
Chautauqua Association to solicit
funds to purchase the thirty-acre tract.
of land of the Slagle-Atcheson grove,
have been very successful in their cam
vass, having raised the required $4,000
| for the first payment, so that the
Chautauqua will be held in this grove
commencing August TO and continue
until the 25th. This grove is situated
a trifle over half mile from the pub
lie square and to get there the pub
| lie will have the privilege of travelling
on the new asphalt paving which ex
tends with short distance of the
grove.
Quimby.
Quimby is now an incorporated town
and has its mayor, councilmen, ETC.,
and is prepared to transact business
as any town should. Monday morn
!! ing all of the officers elected at the
special election met in the Citizens
bank and qualified for their respective
offices and were duly sworn in. Mon
day night the council held its first
meeting. All of the councilmen We're
/ present except II. A. Crawford The
business transacted was confined chief
| ly to the matter of organization and
| the selection of terms Of the various
counclmen. In the drawing the result
was as follows: For one year term,
| Stevenson and Barnard; for two Year
term. Heller and Crawford: for three
year term, Draper and Wilkinson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19

jefferson.
The Greene County Normal institute
will be held in Jefferson. commencing
June 49, and continuing until June ~
Ida Grove.
A. meeting of the board of direct
ore of the Ida County Telephone
Company the rent on the rural phones
was reduced from SIS per year to W
nor wear. The Farmers Tel
ephone Company has ordered poles ane
material for the erection OF its llnes
work will be commenced as soon as
the material arrives.
Jewell.
Charles Brock was kicked by horse
in the Robert Bringolf barn in Webster
Cit---.he other day. Brock has beer
working for Bringolf and was leading
one of the animals into the barn after
the days work. when the horse Kicked
him in the leg. fracturing the bone
The young man will be laid up fol
some time.
Prairie City.
Adam Teller, prominent farmer re-
siding two miles from this city, met
with a fatal runaway accident. His
team became frightened at drove OF
cattle and dashed over the edge of q
bridge Teller and his nephew were
in the buggy, and both were thrown
into the creek. Teller was injured in
ternally, and after several hours OF
terrible suffering. died. His compan-
ion was uninjured.
Viilisca.
The poultry house, granary and
smoke house on the w. G. Davie place
four miles north of town We're con-
sumed by fire last Thursday morning
about 10 O'clock. About five dozen
chickens also persisted in the flames
The blaze originated accidentally when
Mrs. Davie. wife of w. L. Davie, who
occupies the place. went to fumigate
the poultry house by burning sulphur
in it. Had it not been for immediate
and able assistance of number OF
neighborS it is probable either the barn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
TWO SURPRISE WEDDINGS.
Dr.. George and Mayor Charles E. Bow
en-, Of Bows, to Wed.

Special to Times Republican.
Bows. June l9.-Two great surprises
have been sprung on the people OF TINS
enterprising little city. News was re-
ceved from Hampton to the effect
that Dr. Joseph George, of BOWS, had
received a license to marry Miss Mol
lie mgerbritson. also of BOWS.
DR.. George is one of the most prom
inent physicians of northern Iowa. He
is also prominent in fraternal societies,
and is at present chief oracle of the
Bachelor Club of this city.
Miss Molie, the bride-elect, is the
daughter of Franklin county's most
prominent farmer.
Charles T.. Bowen has also forsaken
the ranks of bachelorhood. he having
secured license to marry Miss olive
Jackson. of this place. Both DR..
George and Mayor Bowen were mar
ried at the country home of Ole lnser-
britson this evening. They will leave
for eastern points on the evening pas
senger to spend their honeymoon to-
gether.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
Organized Effort to Prevent
Sunday Ball and Theaters
in Des Moines
CRUSADE STARTED BY CHURCH
Resolutions Denouncins Sabbath Des
serasion, and Especially Sunday Base
Ball and Theater-An Injunction
i May BE Asked and Matter May Get
Into Court.

Des Moines, June 19.-An organized
effort to prevent Sunday base ball and
Sunday .heaters, launched by the
Grant Park church of Christ, received
q great impetus at a meeting of the
Christian Endeavor city union held in
Greenwood Congregational church last
evening. Resolutions denouncing Sab
bath dissertation and especially Sun
day base ball and Sunday theaters
presented by Mr.. Martin of the Grant
Park church, and signed by other east
side pastors and church members were
heartily Endorsed and the union pledged
join in the movement.
The method suggested is that of in
junction, this being considered the most
expedient and practical. AS soon as
the movement is more thoroughly Or
: sanized with the backing of practical
ly all of the church people, a large
representation of which will appear In
the courtroom when the injunction
hearing comes up, if this is the method
decided upon, the case will then be
brought.
The movement started in the Grant
Park Church of Christ, whose member
ship is more especially disturbed by
the Sunday base ball games which
take place in their neighborhood. Res
olutions were drawn up by this church
and have been signed by DIR. Emory
Miller, pastor of the Ashbury Methodist
church, east Sixteenth and Capitol
avenue, and other church workers. 1t
has not been possible for Rev. j. Tibb5
4 Maxey, pastor of the church which is
leading the movement, nor Mr.. Martin
one of his leading members, who is
assisting, to see all the pastors of the
churches in the vicinity of the Grand
Park district, so that not all of the
ministers names are yet affixed to the
resolution.
Resolve for Quiet Day.
The resolutions state in strong terms
that it is the privilege of every citizen
to enjoy the quiet of the Sabbath day
unbroken by the noise and rowdyism
of a Sunday base ball game or thea
ter. They deplore the failure of the
last general assembly to enact laws to
more specifically control these amuse-
ments and insist on strict Sabbath OBJ
servance The relief asked for is not
alone for that portion Of the city--n the
vicinity of the Sunday base ball park,
but for the entire city. The resolu-
lions do not name the method of pro-
cedure to bring relief other than the
doing of everything in the power of
those Joining in the movement to Sc
cure Sabbath observance. They de-
clare Sabbath dissertations one of the
worst evils of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19

or the house or both would have been
consumed the distance from the
chicken house to the dwelling house
being scarcely twenty feet. In fact,
the fire became so hot that plants in
the kitchen were scorched to death.
Mr.. Davie estimates the loss at $3.50.
There was 500 insurance on the
buildings.
OnaWa.
John Robinson, an Onawa boy, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Robinson, OF
Onawa, and for the past two years one
of the mailing clerks in the Omaha
postoffice, was married Friday by Rev.
j. R. Perkins, of Huntsville, Mo-, to
Miss Mary Bailey, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Bailey. old-time residents
of Franklin township. They left for
Omaha. where they will hereafter re-
side
MechanicsviIe.
The Proctor colt, which William
Gray, of Mechanicsville, purchased
from the Moffit Bros, of Linn Grove,
last winter for an even thousand dol
lars, has been sold by him to an Oma-
ha party at a reported price of $4,000.
This is the highest price ever paid for
a gelding in this country. and Is likely
to remain the record for a long time.
The horse was a perfect specimen OF
his class, having splendid style, con-
formation and high actor.
Nevada.
A large barn on the Ole Halverson
farm ten miles southwest Of town in
the Walnut Grove vicinity, burned to
the ground last week with eight head
of horses. fifteen or twenty tons OF
hay, farm machinery and a buggy.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but
is supposed TO have been of incendi-
airy origin, as when the family retired
everything about the barn was in usu-
al order and the fire occurred about
midnight.
Slater.
A young man named Pearson who has
been working for Fred johnson out
west of town. was severely injured in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19

following his taking ride his abdo-
men began to swell. and on Thursday
local surgeons made an ncision TO re
move gallon of pus which was
causing him great pain. Two days
later he was taken to a hospital in st
Joseph.
Another peculiar case is reported
from the same neighborhood. The III :
tie son of j. G. Johnson WAS hurt by d
timber falling on his ankles. The ch'ld
aged about years played as usual ioi
a few days, and then suddenly lost the
use of its limbs. and has been in a
condition ever since that battles the
physicians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
ACCIDENTS AT RuTHvEN.
Both Professor Helms and Clay Bur
ton Sustain Injuries.

Special to mes-Republican
Ruthven June 19.-Prof. H. Helms,
who has been teaching in the Ruthven
schools for several years, and who was
elected principal Of the Rudd schools,
fell off the sidewalk here Friday night
and struck on his left arm, fracturing
one of the bones of the forearm near
the elbow.
Clay Burton, member of the Ruth
ven base ball team, had his knee badly
sprained last Friday, during the game
with Dickens by collision with a base
runner. He is using crutch for few
days.
,Childrens day exercises were Oh
served Sunday at the M. E. church.
The church was very prettily decorat-
ed with evergreens and flowers, and the
program, which was rendered by the
younger members OF the Sunday
school, was very good.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
DIES AFTER OPERATION.

Young Ray Anderson, Of Caledonia,
Was Hit in Abdomen by Ball.
Special to Tines Republican.
Mount Ayr. June 19.-Sixteen-year-
old Ray Anderson, whose parents are
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Anderson, of Gale
donia, and who was hit in the abdomen
by q ball while playing at school two
weeks ago, died at st. Joseph, Mo, on
ly a short time after an operation had
been performed to relieve him from the
effects of the injury.
Little was thought of the injury at
the time. and the young man &C ltinued
to attend school, to do work about
home, and to eat heartily for about a
week following the accident. Then
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
DEATH OF E. v. BROWN.
Old Resident Of Fl. Dodge Dies Sud
denly Of Heart Failure.

Special to Times -Republican
Fort Dodge, June he. v Brown, d
former well known business man of
this city, and a resident of the coun-
ty for forty years. died suddenly at the
family home Sunday evening. Death
was due to heart failure and came
within fifteen minutes after he first
felt the attack.
He leaves wife and two sons, one
young business man of this city and
another of Chicago The services will
be held from the family home at
Eighth street and First avenue north
Wednesday afternoon and will be in
charge of the Masonic order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19

dead. OF those which escaped there
are few that will live, and it is thought
that they will be shot TO end their
misery. Their hair is all burned oft
and most of them are blind.
The stock belonged to Mr.. Burrows,
of Clarksville, and was en- route for the
Chicago market. 1t was worth neaHs
$4,000. The burned cars We're located
Just behind the tender. and the fire is
supposed to have originated from
sparks from the engine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
NEW lNTERuRBAN PROJECT.
st. Louis Syndicate May Build From
keokuk to Burlington.

Special to Times Republican.
Keokuk June 19.-If seventy per cent
of the property owners along the pro-
posed route favor the scheme, a char
ter for an electric line connecting
Keokuk and Burlington will be applied
for, and the road will be started in the
fall The project Is backed by one Of
the biggest interurban syndicates in
the country, and party of six ST.
Louis men representing ST Louis cap
ital have been working between here
and Burlington the past few days try
ing to determine the sentiment of the
ia rn1era
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
HOLD FAIR THIS FALL

LYON County Association Adopts Con-
stitution and Elects Officers.
Special to Times Republican.
Rock Rapids. June 19.-The Lyon
County Fair and Agricultural Assocla-
ton completed their organization
adopted a constitution and by-laws'
and elected officers. They now nave
nine thousand dollars subscribed IN
stock. and work will begin at once on
the grounds, which are to be ready for
a fair this fall. The officers are; j. II.
Harrison, president; A. S. Valid, sec
rotary: r. l.. Partch, treasurer and
twelve directors. No work will be
spared to make it successful meet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
STOCK BURNED ON TRAIN.
Loss Suffered by MIR. Burrows, clarks
vile, Estimated at $1,000.

Special to 1.imes-Republican
Waverly, June 1.-two cars Of
stock in fast Great Western freight
train were burned TO death here yes
terday. When the danger was dis
covered. flames were bursting from
the cars and the iremens efforts We're
fruitless.
One car contained eighteen fat cat
tie and fourteen hogs. All were burn
ed to death. In the other car were sew
enteen fat cattle. When the door was
burst open fourteen of these jumped
out and rushed l1eadlong thru the
town, The other three we're already
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
BIG AMPHIrHEATER BURNS.
Elkader Fair and Track Association
Lays ELAINE to Incendiarism.

Special to Times Republican.
Elkader, June 19.-Fire, supposed to
be Of incendiary origin, destroyed the
Elkader Fair and Track Associations
large amphitheater, with a seating ca
pacity of $1,000, together with the
judges starld. This is the fifth fire
within a year in the vicinity of the
railway depot and beyond the limit of
fire protection.
The association sustains quite loss,
having only 500 insurance. The am
phitheater will be rebuilt at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-06-19
TRIED SUICIDE WITH HArPlN.
pes Moines Girl Taken From Dance
Hall, Desperate Over Disgrace.

Special to Tines Republican.
Des Moines June 19.-Miss Stella De
zellenl, the attractive 19-year-old girl
taken from the Kromer's dance hall
Saturday night by Humane Officer Ed
Crawford, tried to kill herself at the
police station this morning with a
hatpin, but was overpowered by Polics
Matron Babcock, having injured her
self but slightly. The girl claimed that
she was forever disgraced and could
never again face her friends, and said:
81 have 10 friends and there is no
enjoyment in the world for me. l don't
care what happens