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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
BASS ARE PLENTIFUL.
Low Stage of Water in the Mississippi
Makes Angling Good.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. Aug. 4-The stage of wa
ter in the Mississippi is near the six
foot mark low one for this time oil
year 1t makes the fishing good and
many fine strings of black bass are
being caught.
Suntish lake has proven veritabie
paradise for anglers the past few
DAYS. One hundred crappies. sun fish
and pumpkin seeds are not an I'M
usual string for a party of ambitious
and energetic anglers to take from the
lake in an afternoon and as high as
twenty-five handsome big and small
mouth black bass have been recorded
in a day.
People with piscatorial ieanlhSs
camping at Frentress Lake are max
ing up for lost time. Here the bass
perch. pickerel crappie and the occas-
ional dog fish by way of variety. are
furnishing splendid sport.
Persons who have irwardly declded
the knack of landing the finny game is
not in their make up have mere revised
their Judgment and are Going business
with results that have given them
boundless enthusiasm.
To the north. in the vicinity of New
Albin and farther up. come reports
that the sport is unprecedented ana
numerous local parties are preparing
for an active campaign to be waSed
during the dog day period.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
BUILDING GIVES UP RELICS.
Interesting Discoveries Made While
TEARING Down Residence.

Silver City. Ia, Aug. "A few days
ago NJ f. Huffakers' men began tear
ing down and moving the old residence
of Andrew jackson, previous to erect
ing the fine new one he is going to
have. Part of the old residence con-
sisted of an old-time log house, which
had been built at least over fifty years
ago. Upon moving this log house a
few reminders of days gone by were
found in and under it, One was an
old hymn book, published in the year
1860. 1t contains all Of the old fash
toned revival and other hymns. An
other interesting thing was an old
newspaper, printed in 1867. 1t con-
tanned an account of the doings at
Garibaldi, the hero patriot of Italy, and
an interesting account about the Utah
Mormons An old gun was also found,
and it was in a very good state Of
preservation, considering the ravages
of time and elements, 1t is single
barrel gun and of very old pattern.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
A SCANDAL AT IRA.
Arthur Munnell Accused of Eloping
With Wife's Sister.

Colfax. Ia. Aug. "A warrant for
the arrest of Arthur Munnell. man
living near Ira, has been issued from
Justice Hallet's court here, on charge
Of having eloped with his wifes four
teen-year- sister, after having dis
guised himself as woman and taken
her from his own home. The informa
ton is said to have been filed by Mum
nells wife, and efforts to locate the
missing pair are being made by Con-
stable Allen Jeffries of Ira.
It is claimed that MRS. Munnell has
known Of the alleged undue intimacy
between her husband and her young
sister for some time, but has made
every effort to protect them from public
scandal, until the present elopement
occurred. 1t is alleged that Munnell
came to Colfax. donned feminine attire,
and went back to his own home for
the young girl They are said to have
then come to Colfax, and to have left
together for unknown parts. Munnell
maintaining his disguise until after
taking the train out of Colfax. He
Is said to have had about $500 on his
person, and a new grip was left at the
station BY the couple when they left
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04

after studying the matter quite thor
oughly has about become convinced
that factory of the kind would be a
good investment and that BlackhaWk
county, particularly East Waterloo
township, is we'll adapted so far as
soil goes to grow sugar beets to adj
vantage and make a factory profitable.
Waverly is now in the throes of eX-
element over the possibility of fac
tory and it is thought the prospect tor
Waterloo securing one are very nat
tering 1t is known that eastern capt.
tai has been seeking investment in this
line, and that plenty of money to hoat
the factory is available if the location
is satisfactory In order to secure the
interest of the capitalists sufficient TO
finance the proposition 1t is first nee
essary to show them that we have a
location for the factory where SOIL ana
climatic conditions are conducive to
the cultivation of sugar beets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04

left the big machine high and dry, ano
nothing can be done until it rains gooo
and plenty. Calhoun county has ex-
perlenced no difficulty of this kind, as
the Fouts dredge is a dry dredge ano
the others are working in about eigh,
feet Of water. The Sherman township
or Purgatory dredge is still about
three miles north of the correction line
and is making very slow progress fol
some reason or another.
West Branch.
The threshing season of 1906 was
opened last Saturday, when Frank
Randall moved his outfit to the farm
OF w. G. Hirst, who had twenty acres
of fine fall wheat in shock. This was
an extra fine field and numerous
guesses had been made as to the prob
able yield. When the last sheaf was
put thru it was found that thew had
just 800 bushels of extra fine wheat
forty bushels to the acre. Who says
wheat raising won't pay in Iowa:
Newton.
A severe hail storm passed several
miles northwest of Newton and did
considerable damage AT II. D. Par
sons the corn field of 100 acres was
badly battered, the stalks being broken
down or stripped in many places, so
it is estimated that there will be only
half crop. They had 30-acre field
of late oats which will be at least half
lost. Besides, about 100 panes Of
glass We're broken. The storm came
from the southwest. 1t did NOT hail
more than five or ten minutes. but 1t
ATTENDED strictly to business during
that time. The wind blew so strong
at the time that number of fruit trees
were all broken to pieces on the Par
sons farm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
Rich Grundy Center Farmer,
known as Iowa Land King,
Passes Away
ONCE OWNED 5000 ACRES LAND
At Time of His Death He Possessed
1900 Acres of Land in Grundy coun
ty, All of 1t Said to Be Worth $3.50
an Acre-WiII Contest Likely to Fol-
low His Demise.

Grundy Center. Aug 4-Hon. George
Wells died at his residence one mile
south of Wellsburg. Iowa, Thursday
evening at s o'clock.
Mr.. Wells had been failing for sons
time. so much so that guardians of his
property had been appointed by the
tiers in this county and was 50 years
old. He left surviving him three sis
ters Mrs Nelson of Minnesota. Mrs
Briggs of Chic so. Mrs Robinsol II
Bristol, Conn. and one brother who re-
sides in Minnesota, and also ss,era.
nephews ana nieces. Mr.. Wells served
one term in the Iowa Legislature.
George Wells was one of iowa
wealthiest men. He has been esd nj
of Grumpy county for half a century
He came from Connection; ana siill
owns the old family estate i'll Nitluas
State" AT one time he owned a.OG0
acres of Crundy soil. and in the early
days ii could virtually be had for the
acres that he nov owns. not I'm acre is
obiainable for less than s15e. .ini it
has only been within the las. ten yr,rs
he has consented TO part W u any of
the rea' estate at that hi2n figure. In
addition TO his extensive interests ut
Wellsourg he has vast tracks IF valu-
able lands in Palo Alto and kossuth
counties, and in many banks. There
are no children of direct issue and the
heirs are either brothers. sisters or
more distantly connected.
The total value of Mr.. Wells esta e
is estimated at upward of $i.GGo,000,
and it is expected that mis- :tath will
precipitate one of the biggest legal
fights over an estate that has ever oc-
CURED in this part of Iowa. Two Wills,
with several years intervening, seem 20
be the basis for the impending contest
and even during his last sickness Their"
were evidences that his relatives would
institute proceedings as soon as his
death occurred.
1t is understood that fifteen years
ago a will was made by which his
earthly possessions We're Wil'ed to his
wife. She being several years his Jun
ior the natural suppoSi-ion vas that
she would survive her husband, but
few years ago the wife del, and with
in the past year another will WAS sign
ed by Mr.. Wells, at the age Of 3d. 1t is
declared TO be very interesting doc
ument, the property this time being
distributed on Mr.. Wells side of the
house to his relatives. The contest is
expected to originate with relatives of
the deceased wife.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

of the bone of the uninjured ankle re-
suited. 1t grew constantly worse I'M
til it was decided that an operation
life.
LeMars.
The Farmers Elevator Association
which was formed in this county last
spring. has purchased a site upon
which they will erect fine elevator.
Work will begin within the next three
weeks, and the building will be pushed
to completion as rapidly as possible in
time to handle grain this fall and win
ter coming.
Moorland.
The Moorland Farmers Elevator
Company held it's annual meeting a
few evenings ago. and the managers
report showed that the company had
transacted $50, 600 worth of business in
the eleven months which the concern
had been running. The report was
surprise. and the business done far
exceeded the expectations Of the COM
pany promoters.
cresco.
About fifty retail dealers represent
ing the towns Of Lime Springs, Ches-
ter, Riceville El1na and Cresco, met
in Cresco and formed an organization
to cooperate with the state organiza-
ton. Hon. r. A. Green. of Marion
county, who is state organizer, was
present and stated the object OF the
organization is to enable the local deal
ers to compete with catalos houses by
making their purchases all together
from the mills direct
Manson.
one of the big dredgee down in
Webster county is stranded because Of
the drouth. The water dried UP ana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
HAVE SHORT HONEYMOON.
c. w. holland, Married Three Hours
Arrested-Bride But is.

Arrested-Bride But is.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Aug. AFTER honey
moon of three hours duration G. w
holland, of Centralia, Kas., was arrested
at the Mondamin hotel last night by
Capt. Oscar Bridwell, at the request
Of Sheriff William Malchow, of Ban
croft, Neb. He now is locked up at
the police station awaiting the arrival OF
the Nebraska officer, who will take him
back to face the brides irate father
Jno. Chapman, who claims his daugh-
ter is but 16 years old and not of a
marriageable age. The specific charge
probably will be abduction.
holland was married to Miss Mary
Chapman at o'clock yesterday aft
.ernoon in the parlors of the Monda-
min hotel, Justice F.. L. Ferris adj
ministering the marriage vows.
Get a License.
Fearing parental interruption the
couple had clandestinely left Ban
croft Neb., and drove to Sioux City.
They went directly to the county
clerks office and had no difficulty
in procuring license. Miss Chap
man blushingly gave her age as 10
and the groom stated that he was %
years of age. They took apartments
at the hotel and awaited expectantly
for the effect their elopement would
have on Miss Chapman's parents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04

Iowa City.
George Hunter was thrown from the
hay NOV by hay rope, falling ABOUT
twenty feet to the ground. He was
laid up for a. week, but is now able to
be around again.
Upton.
Arthur Helmer received his appoint
ment Monday as postoffice inspector,
and after filing his bond with the de-
partment will receive an appointment
probably in some Of our foreign pos
sessions. Philippine Islands, Alaska or
Porto Rico.
Seneca.
The Jensen family had a genera
roundup at the home of Hans Jensen
last Sunday Sixty answered the rolk
call. among them being residents Of
Bode, Enrmetsburg and Ringstedl
Had all been present the number would
have crowded the hundred mark.
.Lanesboro.
; On last Wednesday afternoon dur
ing the storm which did so much good
the lightning struck the barn on the
Joe Virgins place three miles north
of town and burned it to the ground
and alh the hay and harness. They
succeeded in Getting out all the stock
but a pig and a calf.
Hudson.
Philip shaffner. of Hudson, under
went an operation at the Synodicai
hospital Friday, for the amputation OF
one of the limbs above the ankle The
opera ton is very successful, and he Is
getting along as nicely as could be
expected. Last winter Mr.. Shaffner
had the misfortune to fall and break
one of his legs. He recovered from
this accident. but was seized with ty-
phoid fever short time afterwards.
From this attack Of fever an infection
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
Adolph Anderson, a Worth
County Farmer, Was a
Gay Lotharic
HEART BREAKING HIS SPECIALITY
Three Love Affairs, . Marriage, oi-
sorce, Second Marriage and Big
Damage Suit Part Of His Experience
in Three Years-srothers of the De-
PENDANT Take Sides Against Him.
Special to Times-Republlcan

Special to Times Republican.
Northwood Aug. 4.-Three love af-
fairs, a marriage, divorce, another
marriage, and damage suit, have fall
len to the lot of Adolph Anderson. a
young farmer living few miles west
Of this place. during the last three
years. His matrimonial adventures
began in the spring of 1908, when he
became engaged to Miss Freida Han
sen, sister of his brothers wife. Miss
Hansen was preparing for the we'd
ding, which was to have occurred in
June, when Anderson came to her and
told her that Miss Gena Guttormson, a
woman ten years his senior threatened
to force him defend a heavy damage
suit if he persisted in his intention
to marry her. Rather than have her
lovers good name assailed she con-
scented to dissolution of the engage
ment, so it came to pass that Ander-
son and Miss Guttormson were mar
ried. Less than a month after the
marriage, however, Anderson deserted
his wife, compelling her to return to
her parents and again become de-
pendent upon them for her support
But Miss Hansen was in much deep
er trouble than Mrs. Anderson, for in
October of that year she became the
mother of an illegitimate child, of
which she alleges that Anderson is the
father. But her love for Anderson was
strong, and she bore her disgrace and
humiliation in silence, doing her best
to make a living for herself and her
child.
None of the parties connected with
this three-cornered love affair made
any move to remedy it until this
spring, when Anderson filed his petit
ton in district court, asking for an
annullment of the marriage on the
ground that he was forced into it by
undue influences, and threats of i'm
prisonment. Mrs. Anderson denied
this, however, and the court granted
a divorce to her on the ground of de-
sertion, and gave her substantial
judgment for alimony. The decree OF
court was filed short time ago, and
few days afterwards Anderson was
married to third woman, Miss Hilda
Colbretson. This was more than Miss
Freida Hansen, who had been suffering
from Anderson's wrong doing for near
ly three years, could stand, and today
she commenced an action against An
derson to compel him to contribute
towards the support of his child. AL
tho she would marry Anderson today.
II he were free, 1iss Hansen is deter
mined to have him punished in some
way, and in this determination, she
10 seconded by his brother, o. j. An
derson, who was with her when she
started the action today. Anderson's
brothers feel deeply the disgrace which
he has brought upon the family, but
their sympathy is given to the women
who have been wronged, and not to
their brother.
Miss Hansen's suit against Anderson
will be heard at the September term
OF court, and in the meantime Ander-
son and his new wife are living togeth-
ar apparently in happiness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
TRAFFIC DELAYED AT AMEs.
Engine of Merchandise Freight Left
Rails, Tearing Up Track.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames. Aug. "A delay was occa-
stoned here Thursday night to the pas
senger traffic on the main line of the
Northwestern road, when the engine of
merchandise freight No. 81, from the
south. left the rails In crossing the de-
railing plant in the yards just east of
the water tank and pumping station.
The freight is due in Anes just short
time ahead of the passenger trains
from the west and south, and was
switching in the yards when the acct
dent occurred.
The engine left the track at good
speed, and tore UP the east bound main
line track for several yards east of the
derailing switch, blocking all traffic on
the road. The damage was not extern
sive, and the freight was able to pro-
coed after the wreckage had been
cleared away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
NEW BUILDING At Fl. DODGE.
First National Bank to Build Six Story
Office Building.
al

special to I1meS-RepuDllcan.
Ft. Dodge, Aug. A deal was clos
ed Friday afternoon, by which Fort
Dodge is assured of an enormous office
building, which will be put up by the
First National Bank of this city. The
new building will be 60X140 feet in
dimensions and will be six stories in
height It will be located at Central
avenue and Seventh street.
The bank has owned most of this
land, but by a deal made, has pur-
chased forty feet of the back end of
this property from D. E. Leary. Nearly
a year ago building on the bank
property was destroyed by fire, and
this, the most valuable corner in the
entire city, has been a vacant lot since
that time.
The First National Bank on Friday
also sold Its present home two story
building, to the Fort Dodge Savings
Bank, the sale price being $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
WANT OPERA HOUSE.
Frank shoenhsir, of Eagle Grove, is at
head of Movement.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Aug. 4.-Frank Shoen-
hair. formerly of this city, is at the
head of the movement in Eagle Grove
looking to the erection of an opera
house in that city. Mr. Shoenhair. who
is now engaged in business in Eagle
Grove has made proposition to the
citizens of the place and public
meeting was held last evening to take
action on the proposition. Public sem
timent appears In favor of its erection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
BOY CUT BY RATCHET.
Young Son Of j. e. Heath, Of Nicola,
Has Face Severely Cut.

Special to Times-Republican.
Nicola, August 4.-The 3-year-old
son of ]. E. Heath. barber of this city,
was quite severely cut on the face with
a Ratchet in the hands of another little
boy Thursday. They were playing when
the accident happened The cut almost
severed the upper lip and made bad
cut in the cheek.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
HE HAS BLUE EYES
Mrs. o'connor of Story City, in Search
Of Husband in Des Moines-Writes
Letter to Police Asking Aid and Of
ferins IS Reward-offers $40 if
Found Without Another Woman -
Asks Rebate of Pair of Glasses

Special to Republican.
Des Moines, Aug. Airs. Lizzie
OConnor, of Story City, who believes
that her husband, who has deserted
her, is living in Des Moines, has writ
ten to Detective Ed johnson, asking
that he make every attempt possible tc
locate her Grant spouse.
Mrs O'Connor says she is sure that
her husband is living either in Des
Moines, Oklahoma City, or Chicago
and offered the detective a reward if
he could find her husband, The letter
received from Mrs. O'Connor by Mr.
Johnson, was as follows:
Mr.. Ed johnson. City Police Depart
ment, Des Moines, la have heard
considerable of you during the past
ten years, even when you were dep
uty United States marshal, and l want
you to help me now
My husband has left me now and j
want you to find him for me. l am
confident that he is in Des Moines,
Oklahoma City, or Chicago. l think he
left Story City with another woman.
He should not have left me, for /
treated him risht He fell in love with
"hussy' and I want him arrested and
sent back to me.
n But John is a good man. He is about
. feet inches in height, and is ex-
ceptionally good looking. Sometimes
he wears vest and sometimes he is
vestless. He has lovely blue eyes and
has a pretty mustache. You could not
help but pick him out, for he is an
exceptionally handsome man.
If you find him in Des Moines, Ok
lahoma City or Chicago, incarcerate
him and telegraph me. If he is with
a woman 1 will pay you $500 for your
trouble. If he is not with woman
when arrested I will pay you $1,000. If
necessary, follow him around the coun-
try. but 90 not let him get away with
penses.
If you do not need the second five
dollar reward, go to some eye specialist
in Des Moines and get me a pair of
glasses. l am near sighted.
Now, Mr. johnson, if you are dissat-
isfied with your work in Des Moines,
you had better come to Story City, for
there is a good chance here for a de-
tective TO work up good trade. There
are about fifty families where the hus-
band and wife are continually quarrel
ing, and it would be good place for
you.
I enclose shadow picture Of my
husband When you arrest him, you
get a candle in the dark room and
hold it about three feet from his head
If the shadow on the wall looks like
the shadow picture I sent you, tele-
graph at once and I will leave immed-
lately for Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
BABE SEVERELY INJURED.
Tine of Pitchfork Enters Head OF
Arthur Muench's Little Girl.

Special 70 TlmeS-RepubI
Boone, Aug "A sad accident and
one which will probably prove fatal,
happened to the little threeyear-old
daughter of Arthur Muench, living just
southwest of Boxholm. Mr.. Muench
with some assistants, was putting hay
into the barn when pitchfork was
dropped in some manner and struck
the child who was playing below, one
of the tines of the fork penetrating
into the head The little one was I'M
conscious until the next morning when
consciousness returned. 1t was thought
that afternoon that an operation would
be performed, altho there was small
hope that it would save the childs
life
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
Now Sharon Man Hurt,

Special to Times Republican
New Sharon, Aug. 4.-Bert winder
is the victim of an accident which oc-
CURED near his barber shop on Main
street Friday morning. Several par
ties were using the sprinkling hose and
the ground around became wet and
slippery Bert, in running across this
surface, fell and broke his left wrist
in two places.
Mary Gunderson and Christine
Thompson, returned from Clear Lake
Friday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

This little hint will save you much I'M
necessary suffering for it corrects all
Stomach. Liver and Bowel ills prompt
ly, and, thus cures Poor Appetite,
Dyspepsia, Biliousness, costiveness, In
digestion, Cramps, Diarrhoea or
Malaria. Try it
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-04
YOUNG MAN LOSES Arm.
Gun ExpIodes, Severely lnjuring Johr
hourton. Living Near Essex.

Special to Times publican.
Essex, Aug. 4.-John Houston. a
young man living near Essex, received
serious injuries while cut hunting. He
was on the Gutrchewritter place, six
miles northwest of here. hunting
squirrels, when the gun exploded and
his left hand was so badly mangled
that the arm had to be amputated a
few inches below the elbow. DR.. A. w.
Parker of Essex, and DR.. Putnam. of
Shenandoah. performed the operation.
MIR. Houston is resting as easily as can
be expected and it is hoped no compli-
cations will ensue.