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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08

tional reputation, including Gen. j. B.
Weaver, once candidate for president;
Congressman John f. Lacy, Col. Chas
A. Clark, commander of the Iowa de-
partment, G. A. r.; Judge Horace
Deemer, Col. George A. Newman, adj
jutant general of the Iowa department.;
Judge E. Willard and H. M. Boorman.
Essex.
Anthem Nelson was quite badly in
jured in an unusual manner. He and
some others were throwing cobs at one
another and he dropped down on his
right knee to pick up some cobs when
his knee came in contact with a large
nail sticking UP thru a block of wood.
The nail entered the knee close to the
joint, about an inch and half. He
suffered considerable the first day, but
is now getting along nicely.
Fl. Dodge.
Local fishermen say that fish are be-
ing caught In larger quantities now
than for years. Sunday morning
two men started up the river at 5
o'clock and returned about the middle
of the afternoon with from thirty to
forty pounds of fish For several days
past fishermen have been reaping a
rich harvest, and will undoubtedly
continue to do so unless the river takes
a sudden rise.
Boone.
The Grove Coal & Mining Company.
which have been engaged since early
spring at sinking shaft on tract of
coal land about mile west of Moin-
coma and back on top of the hill from
the railroad which skirts the river,
completed the shaft short time ago
and started to drive the leads when
they encountered the works of the old
No. mine and found conditions such
that it was deemed advisable to aban-
don the shaft altogether.
Nicola.
The Nicola Boomers, new girls ball
team. has been organized and have al
ready come to the fzont with two vic
tories over their male opponents who
heretofore have scorned the idea that
girls could play ball. They took the
starch out Of George Rutigar's team,
an aggregation Of youngsters who
have, by former victories, proclaimed
themselves world heaters. These two
teams played q double header, the first
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08

Ida Grove.
Fired Indorf, prosperous Ida county
farmer. who lives near Holstein, sold
ten fat hogs that averaged 81 pounds,
and they Melted him $22S.16, an aver
age of $22.1S apiece.
Manila.
Anna Peterson, aged IL, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Peterson, died
from the injuries she sustained in the
runaway July 10, in which the family,
consisting of parents and four daugh-
tiers. were all more or less seriously
injured.
Ottumwa.
Ralph Charter, the 11-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Charter, residing
on Richards street, was injured Sat
urday morning by a COW which he was
leading to pasture. The animal hooked
the boy in the lower lip, cutting thru
the lip and loosening two teeth.
New Hartford.
During the storm Saturday night
the dwelling on the John, Sprague farm
one and one-half miles from town, was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground in the fire that followed. The
loss is estimated at $1,000, on which
there is insurance of $1,000.
Mount Union.
The fine sO-acre farm of Frank Da-
yey. located three miles northwest Of
Mount Union, has been sold to Willis
Chrissinger for the sum Of $10,4 or
$3.50 per acre. The farm was unim-
proved, and so far as reported is the
top price that has been paid for Henry
county unimproved land.
Iowa City.
The Coldren opera house in this city
has been leased by the management Of
Greene's opera house of Cedar Rapids,
and will be run by them during the
coming season. 1t will remain under
the immediate management Of c. c..
Rowley. who came here year ago to
take charge Of the theater on the death
of it's owner, John Coldren.
Atlantic.
The Botna Valley Veterans Associa-
ton has just announced its speakers
for the three days reunion to be held
here August 22-24, and which is ex-
pected to draw 10000 people to the
city from the four counties included in
the association. They are men Of ma
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
Divorced Two; Will Marry Again.

Des Moines, Aug. ST have di-
vorced two husbands, but am ready
to try it again."-Mrs. Emma Glenn to
Deputy Clerk Frisk yesterday morning
as she, filed divorce suit against Al
fred Glenn.
II lived with my last man month
and half He left me because l re-
fused to support his eight relatives.
He was only % and didn't want to
work.
81 can get married again as soon as
I get this divorce. George Cleindman
is waiting for me and he helped pay
for the divorce.
"Tve paid for marriage licenses, but
never for divorces"
Mrs Glenn says in her petition that
her last husband objected to the pres
ence of her baby.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
POLICE NEED INSTRUCTION.
Suggested That Training School 3
Established at Sioux City.
Snacio1 To Times RI DlTi1iican

Established at Sioux City.
Special to Times Re publican.
Sioux City, Aug. S.-The need Of a
training school for new policemen was
never more emphasized than when a
case brought to Judge Page to try yes
terday morning by Officer Wilberg,
who acts as policeman and fireman at
Morningside, fell fiat after Mrs. S. NJ.
Riddle, complaining witness against
her husband. was in the witness chair
just thirty-s seven minutes.
Mrs. Riddle charged her husband,
whom she is suing for divorce, with
disturbing the peace.
HE jumped out from a woodshed as
we were about to enter the house and
said, now I've got you where I want
you,' said the woman.
WAS that all he did and said?"
asked the court.
That's ALL" replied the woman.
well, that doesn't constitute a
charge of disturbing the peace. The
case is dismissed and the defendant
discharged" said the judge.
In the metropolitan cities Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
News Of New Sharon.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to imes-Republican.
New Sharon, Aug. S.-Walter Vickers
and c. A. Swisher are attending the
K. F. convention at Iowa City this
week.
Arthur Rockwell and B. F. Grubb are
building a modern residence for Gid.
Stilwell, near Moore. James Wood,
east Of town, is also putting up a large
residence. John Jennings is in charge
Of the work.
TIE four-year-old son of George
Boyd was severely kicked in the fore
head by colt day Or so ago, but
is rapidly recovering.
"A movement is on foot to provide a
citizens purse of $500 for a free for
all" trot to be feature of the New
Sharon fair Secretary 7. r. Osborne
and Speed Manager John Jackson are
working hard for the success of the
speed program.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
MONSTER CATFISH CAUGHT.
H. c. schrader, of Burlington, Catches
One Weighing Sixty-one Pounds.

n. G. Schrader, OF Burlington, Catches
One Weighing sixty-one Pounds.
Special to lmes-kep Lrlelcah.
Burlington, Aug. ST. C. Schrader,
a cigarmaker of this city, has the dis
tinction of having captured the largest
catfish caught here this season The
fish weighed sixty-one pounds, and
Schrader fought him for half hour
before he was able to get him into
the skiff. Schrader has a reputation as
a fisherman. He has been at it for
three years, and in that time has
caught enough to feed the entire popu-
lation of Burlington. Three years ago
his largest fish weighed forty-two
pounds. Last year he was not so sue
cessful the heaviest one being twenty
four pounds, but this year he has
passed not only his own record but all
others for the season, landing the
sixty-one FOUNDER While the interior
of the fish will no doubt be devoted
to feeding purposes, the outside will be
stuffed as curiosity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
REBEKAH LODGES UNITE.
Meeting Held at Ida Grove and coun
nv Oroanization Formed.

Special to Tmes-R epublican.
Ida Grove, Aug. S.-A county organ
izaton of Rebekahs was organized
here last week at the meeting of the
lodges Of Ida Grove, Galva and Battle
Creek, at which Mrs. Elizabeth Nell
son of Boone, president of the state
organization, was in attendance. The
officers of the county association were
elected as follows Mrs. Charles Hoy
err Ida Grove, treasurer; Mrs. Warren
of Battle Creek, secretary; Mrs. A. M.
Bilby of Gala, vice president; Mrs.
Wilson Jones of Battle Creek, presi-
dent. A large delegation from each
lodge was present and very enthu-
siastic meeting was reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
cRockER's BRIGADE TO MEET.
Reunion to Be Held at Clinton, Sept.
rs and 27-Cummins to Speak.

Special to mes-Republican.
Council Bluffs, Aug. S.-A call has
been issued by d. w. Bushnell for the
thirteenth biennial meeting of the
Crockers Iowa Brigade, to be held at
Clinton, Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. 26 and q, 1906. All soldiers who
served in the brigade composed of the
Eleventh, Thirteenth, Fifteenth and
Sixteenth regiments of Iowa Volun-
teers are entitled to membership and
earnestly urged to attend.
The biennial address will be deliver
ed by Gov. A. B. Cummins, and no
pains are being spared to make this
one of the best meetings held since the
war The officers of the brigade are:
H. H. Rood, president. Mount Vernon,
Iowa; D. w. Bushnell. corresponding
secretary, Council Bluffs; c. W. Keep
Ter, recording secretary, Mount Ver>
non; Peter Kiene, Jr., Treasurer, Du-
buQue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
CITIZENS a fLIcTEo.
Several Are Suffering From Accidents
and One From Paralysis.

Special 10 Times-RepubifcaH
Atlantic, Aug. S.-Accidents seem
prevalent in Atlantic just at present.
Mrs. A. w. Brown is suffering from
severe attack of blood poisoning from
the effects of rusty nail running into
her foot. William Barnes is laid up
with dislocated knee cap, caused by
the kick of horse, and Mrs. James
Harris, wife of one of the most high
ly respected pioneers of the county,
living at Grove City, is laid up with a
stroke of paralysis, her entire left side
being rendered useless.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
SUICIDE At WHAT CHEER.
James Mather, Saloonkeeper, Will Die
From His Wounds.

Special to imes-Republican.
What Cheer, Aug. S.--A sensational
attempt at suicide was made here by
James Mather, a saloonkeeper, who
shot himself in the breast last even
ing. Hearing the shot, Mrs. John
Fuller, a neighbor, rushed to the house,
took the revolver from his hand and
summoned help. DR.. Irwin extracted
the bullet from the back it having
passed just beneath the heart. Mather
will die. Ill health and financial diff
ficulties are given as reasons for the
suicide. He is married and the father
of three children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
New Depot for kensett.
Special to Times-Keprhlican

Special to Times Republican.
Kensett Aug. s.-Kensett is now to
have new depot. Workmen have Just
arrived and commenced to tear away
the platform, and are preparing to
move the old building off from its
present site, where it has been doing
service for about third of century.
The new building will be 2Ox6O feet,
constructed of stone and brick, and
will be a modern structure in all it's
datailS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
FORMER IowAN WIDOWED.
Iowa City Girl Was Wife Of Former
Lord Mayor of London.


Lord Mayor of London.
Special to Times-R Republican.
Iowa City, Aug. Announcement of
the death of Sir Sidney Waterlow, for
merly lord mayor of London, has been
received here by Hon. and Mrs. George
W. k,oontz. The English nobleman's
widow was formerly Miss Maggie
Hamilton, of Iowa City. The one time
lord mayor was eighty-four years Of
age at the time of his death, last week,
and his widow is much younger. She
was quite young when he met her in
California, while touring America. The
decedent leaves great estate, includ-
ing properties in London, and beauti-
full country places. He was one of the
most famous men in England for
half century.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
Child Drowned in Tub,

Fort Dodge, Aug. S.-The 1f-months-
old child of D. A. Haviland fell face
downward into tub containing a few
inches Of water here yesterday, and
was drowned before help reached it.
The parents worked over the child for
five hours, but failed to resuscitate it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
Joseph Brewer, Sixteen Years
Of Age, Meets Instant Death
at Ottumwa
ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN PARK
Church Band Concert Turned From
Scene of Pleasure Into One of sor-
row-victim Of Live Wire Was Play
ing With Crowd Of Boy compan-
ions-News of the State.
Special TO Times-republlcan.

Ottumwa, Aug. s.-Al terrible acci-
dent here last night resulted in the
death of 16-year-old Joseph Brewer.
While playing with a crowd Of boys
at the East End Presbyterian church
band concert. in Redman's park, he ac-
cidentally caught hold OF live wire,
and was Instantly killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
CLINTON PIONEER DEAD.
M. A. Disbrow Was Senior Member OF
Prominent Manufacturing Firm.

Special to Times-Repaplican.
Clinton, Aug. S.-Death removed a
pioneer Iowa manufacturer, and long
time and highly esteemed resident OF
this city, when NJ. A. Dis'brow. aged "a
years, passed away Tuesday afternoon
at his home on the north side. Mr.
Disbrow was the senior member of the
firm Of NJ A. Disbrow & Co., manu-
facturers of sash, doors and blinds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
SEVENTY YEARS OLD TODAY.
Northern Portion of Present City Of
Clinton Celebrating Anniversary.

Special TO lrnes-KepubAcan.
Clinton. Aug. S.-The northern por-
ton OF the present city of Clinton, for
merly the old town of Lyons, is cele-
bratinss its SEVENTEEN anniversary this
month. 1t is just seventy years ago
that Elijah Buell.. the pioneer resident
of this section of the state, moored
his canoe on the bank OF the Missis-
sippi where the town of Lyons sprang
up, and decided to locate their per-
manently. Clinton city proper was so
years old a few months ago, it's north
ern suburb having had the start of it
just twenty years. The cities We're
consolidated about ten years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
X. c's. TO PICNIC.
Will Meet in Clear Lake August 9
Sports Planned.

Special to Times-Republican
Clear Lake, Aug. 8.-The first an
nual picnic Of the order of Knights
of Columbus will be held in this city
on August 8. Special trains will bring
people from Emmetsburg, Charles City,
Eagle Grove Fort Dodge and other
points. The lodge at Mason City is
experimenting the sports Of the day.
A picnic dinner will be served and
all visiting knights are asked to bring
their baskets. The local lodge will fur
nish the coffee and lemonade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08

An elevator in which nine miners
were going down a mine in Belgium
dropped 900 yards, smashing the car
to atoms and instantly killing all it's
occ1lnants
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
Iowa AL WASHINGTON.

Darlington, Aug. SC. r. Clark
has been appointed rural letter carrier
and Bertha ]. Clark substitute at Wa
dena.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
LODGE DRILL At ELDoRk.

Modern Woodmen Follow Parade With
Initiation of 204 Candidates.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Aug. S.-The Modern Wood
men of America gave fine street drill
and parade here last evening, followed
by class adoption of 204 candidates,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-08
GRAND LODGE IN SESSION.
Attendance Of About 1000 X. P.'s Elk
xaatad - Laval Hi+M

Attendance OF About 2,OOO K. P.s Ex-
pected at Iowa. City.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Aug. S.-The indications
are now that the total attendance at
the knights of Pythias grand lodge
will be 1000, at least. Several hun
bred were here on the opening day.
There are no contests for office but
important recommendations will come
up in today's meetings, including one
to reconsider the vote on the 1S-year
age limit.
Schools of instructions were held
yesterday by the Pythians and the
with drill work.
ChanceIIor's Report.
Grand Chancellor j. w. Hunter OF
Newton reported two new lodges in
Des Moines and Ogden, and the sur
rendering of charters-due to deaths,
etc.--in Greenfield, Ames, Nicola, Ute.
Ladora, Runnels and Weaver. Fire in
Mystic, Written and LIE Claire have
destroyed properties. Judge Ferris Of
the grand tribunal has resigned. Dis
pensations to the number of 1877 have
been issued.
The grand chancellor made soma un-
usual commentators, suggesting,
that the grand chancellor's term here
after be for two years instead of one;
reconsideration of the vote on the con-
stitutional amendment to reduce the
age limit to Is years; the appointment
of grand lecturer, his pay to come
from the grand lodge and the lodges
aided; a specific penalty for lodges
taking applicants outside of their ter
ritorial jurisdictions; abolition of all
signs, grips and passwords in the rank
of page and esquire, and the abolition
of the jewel, except for officers of SUI
preme, grand and subordinate lodges;
and that members suspended for nom
payment of dues be allowed to sit in
lodge during the visit of a grand or
the supreme chancellor, but with tut
voice or vote on any question.
1t looks now as if the following
prominent Iowa Pythians would be
elected for the ensuing term without
opposition: Grand chancellor, Judge
f. l.. Ferris of Sioux City: grand keep
er of records and seals, H. D. Walker,
Mount Pleasant; grand prelate, Adam
Dolmage, Victor; grand master-at-
arms. A. G. Strawn, Iowa City; grand
outer guard, DR.. W. H. Merritt, Pleas
grand trustee, f. e. Outing,
Center Point; grand vice chancellor,
Walter Turley, ERADICATE; grand mas
ter of eXchequer, Frank L. Wilson,
grand inner guard, E. E.
Diedrich, Durant.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-09-12
Southern Tariff Sentiment.

ii. Clay Evans, nominated for gov
ernor by the Republicans of Tonnes
sec, is not unknown to Iowans. He
spoke in Crimes hall, Burlington. sew.
eral years ago and made a favorable
impression as an able debater and at
tractive ortor. He is a man Of a good
deal of force of character and will I'M
doubtedly make a lively campaign
The Republicans of Tennessee and
North Carolina are organizing for
strong campaigns and are not with
ont hopes of success, due in part to
Democratic dissensiuns i'm those
states, and in part to a growing pro-
tcctive tariff sentiment in the south
\ half century ago Tennessee and
North Carolina we're wing states and
the inherited protective tariff beliefs
have been reinforced by favOring in
dustrial conditions under the Dingley
law. IL will be hard work for the
Iowa reyisionists to convince either
Tenncsseeans or North Carolinaians
that the time has come to scale down
the customs schedules to let I'm for
eign merchandise which those states
are now producing. - Burlington
Hawk-Eye.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-09-12
The Evil of Easy Credit.

That people of moderate resources
are much given TO living beyond their
means in the effort to keep up with
fheir richer contemporaries is a fact
long established. The Massachusetts
bureau of labor statistics arrives at
this old conclusion by a new route.
In SO doing, it suggests that to the
extensive employment of credit and
The instaliinent system moral as well
ms economic unwisdom may attach.
The bureau has gathered figures TO
show the uncollectible Indebtedness
nj the people of the state They are
very large figures. A disregard is In
evidence, amazing in the aggregate
Of Its results, OF the claims OF butch.
ers, grocers and other small trades
men. 1t is implied in the report that
10 the spreading of the installment
business 20 an extreme much of this
evil is traceable. Credit has become
10 easy that the responsibilities Of
debt are more lightly regarded. AS
against traders, too, who merely keep
books an immense advantage for col
1ections rests with dealers who hold
contracts with forfeiture OF goods as
pne OF the penalties of missing regu-
lar payments. The argument is not
against the installment principle
More often than not the system of
part payments is great help. 1t is
n special providence to many young
leople starting at housekeeping. 1t
has assisted in the building of court
less homes. These accomplishments
Justify its maintenance. But, re
marks the New York Press, that the
system is abused there can be no dis
pute. Extravaganza loses it's warn
Ing face when it is represented by a
small sum per week or per month, in
stead of large sum cash down.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-09-12

a Democratic contemporary makes
The rockies assertion that the declar.
alton in the Democratic Platform that
tariff taxes shall be levied for revenue
only strikcS ct the very root Of the
trust evil II is we'll known that
this has been the fundamental princi.
pie IN Democratic doctrine ever since
the party came into existence and ia
inserted in every platform But we all
know how IL works There are some
lessons that burn through bitter OK
pericnce into the dullest brain. and
this is ono Of them. Those cannot
forget If they would that tariff for
revenue only when given an oppor.
tunity for a test during the last nd.
ministration of Grover Cleveland
struck at the root not OF trusts but
OF prosperity that it paraIyzed the
entire commercial and industrial fab.
ric OF the nation. drove millions into
financial distress and bankruptcy and
caused unparalleled misery and sug.
fering. II is like the old story Of
burning the barn to kill the rats that
are eating the wheat The barn Is
lost, but the rats escape and lay low
for the coming Of another barn-Bay
City Tribune
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-09-12
Floral Scarf Worn in Paris-

The new floral scarf-long and sun
pie as a length OF softest crepe or
chiffon--is a novelty in Paris. These
charming items OF feminine attire are
becoming popular with theater-goers.
and writes a French correspondent.
y have seen really lovely specimens
made Of pure white violets and of tinv
dog roses. At the opera one night last
week ! saw the still popular marabou
combined with small flowers i'm a
scarf and the effect was excellent
There were three straight lines OF
palest gray marabou with long lengths
of heliotropes between. and the flow
ers were arranged i'm such skilIfnl
manner that they were quite supple
and the harmony of color was charm
ing"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-09-12
Christening Boxes

In striking contrast to the many
subdued nounce the little ones adj
vent christening boxes" have now
come into favor. They at least have
the quality of novelty and are as dain.
" as one could wish The boxes are
about five inches square and covered
with white satin Embroidered I'm the
right hand corner is a bunch of for.
getme-not and in the lower left
hand corner is the baby's monogram
done in silver.
The boz is lined with pink and
white sugar-coated almonds. over
which is a dainty lace napkin.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-09-12
His OrIy Concern.

A we'll known member of the New
York bar, a man of most patronizins
manner, one day met John G. Car
Isle, to whom he observed loftily.
Il see, Carlisle. that the supreme
court has overruled you in the case
of Mullins versus Jenkinson. But,
he added, in his grand way, you. Car
Isle, need feel no concern about your
reputation"
Carlisle chuckled. quite So" he
agreed TIN only concerned for the
reputation of the supreme court. -
Harper's Weekly.