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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-22

torney has been in Tallahassee sever
al days making an effort to get an
other stay of proceedings anal there
/; much interest centered In TINS
effort. In speaking of the case sat
urday, the Jacksonville Metropolis
stated that the, case was one Where
the man had been convicted on purely
crcumstantial evidence, and the
paper utterly failed to jump on the
pardoning board or the governor lor
listening to the appeals OF the attor'
ney this time This is an lndlcatloh
that there must be something 40
ing IN the Cooper case.-Tampa Her
aid.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-22
Soil VS.. Climate.

Sunday was a perfect Florida day;
so lovely it looked and felt as though
Paradise should be closed and all It's
inhabitants come down to Florida. IL
was great day for drives. strolls
and violet hunting. No wonder sucn
perfect days make tourists think that
II Florida soil isn't worth a cent an
acre its climate is worth. a thousand
dollars a square inch-Ocala Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-22
-. GOIN Eft ELM NJfEE,
F. H. ELMORE, JR..
LUDLOW GILMORE.

PAT1LLO CAMPBELL.
Notary Public.
My commission expires Dec. 18th,
1907.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-22

PENSACOLA FLORIDA, MORNING FEBRUARY %
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-22

Notary Public, State at Large. Com.
mission expires May 8, 1907.
15feboaW4W
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-13
The Umbrella Forgetters.

Lost umbrellas. forgotten UNI
brellas," said the lost and found
clerk, pay my salary. We sell all
that are unclaimed, you know, de-
rivlng from this odd source 800 a
month.
Nearly all lost umbrellas are left
In trains. There is thing to do with
an umbrella on entering train that
will assure you of not leaving 1t. I'll
tell you what that thing Is
when you sit down In the car
place the umbrella on the outside,
between yourself and the aisle. Thus
the umbrella is fence. 1t bars you
in. When you Jump up hastily to get
of at your station you fall over 1t.
ou can't forget 1t whether you would
or not"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-13

Hackney carriages are not allowed
to enter Hyde Park, London. The
cab drivers Of London voted against
all Parliamentary candidates who
were not ON record for the abroga-
ton OF this rule.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-13

The Society Matron--It seems to
me that your younger daughter is
about old enough to make her own
DEBUT.
Mrs. Richasmud-I buy them all
ready made. an there Amt no need
fer my daughters to make their own
things.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04

lives and family. It was at first sup
posed that they were Chicago hood
lums and toughs. But this was mis-
take. 1t has been positively learned
that neither of the boys was ever ar
rested before, or ever suspected OF
crime, but on the contrary, each boy
has been highly respected and con-
nected with excellent families.
Eagle Grove.
Married at Calf Saturday, Septem-
Der 20, Miss Bertha Claude and Mr.
Amel Bernard Mr.. Bernard is pro-
prietor of one of Tom Wallaee's fine
Wall Lake farms. The bride is thu
eldest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Claude, formerly Of woodstock town
ship.
Malcolm.
A rural route inspector was here
several days last week looking over
the ground with view of establish
ing another rural route out from this
place After going over the territory
he talked as if there was no doubt but
that another route would be estab-
hshed.
Crsston.
Master Mechanic Wilson called the
mechanics, boilermakers and black
smiths together and read them letters
he had received from Messrs. Willard
and Clark, second vice president and
superintendent of motive power, an
nouncinE that the men 1oW receiving
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
IowANs AS coLoNlzERs.
GriswoId Man Takes Settlers to $500



Special 10 Times Republican.
Griswold, Oct 4.--John r. Black of
this place, one Of the wealthiest farm
ers in Pottawa TAME county, left
Tuesday for La Sale county, Texas,
where he and his associates have pur-
chased $4,000 acres of land. Mr.. Black,
who was accompanied by his wife and
part of his family, intends to settle on
the property and crop it. Two of his
sons will remain in charge Of Mr..
Blacks two farms in this county,
comprising 600 acres. Mr.. Blacks
home near this place is one of the fin
est country homes in southwestern
Iowa. Accompanying MIR. Black
Tuesday were ten young men and their
wives, who will form the nucleus for
a settlement on the property. They
will each receive eighty acres and a
house erected for them by Mr.. Black
and will pay for same by half of the
crops raised each year until the land
is paid for For the first year they
will be paid a salary by Mr.. Black
Two carloads of commissary, farming
implements, ETC., accompanied Mr.
Black and party Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
Past Season Has Been Progress.
sive One in Majority of
Iowa Towns
AT PocAHoNTAs
Include New Parsonage Built by the
Lutherans-Farmers' Have Been Ae.
tive-opera House Remodeled at
Garwin-Great Need Of Houses to
Rent at cIarion-other Towns.
Special to Tlmes-R Republican.

oUGClil 10 puoAiNAh'
Pocahontas, Oct. 4.-The progress
siveness of this town is apparent in
the numerous recent improvements
made by its citizens. Among these
are the following:
+. E. Freeman has built a 24x24 ad>
dition to his drug store, veneering the
old building and putting new front
in the same, at a cost of $4,000.
Tony Hronek has a new dwelling on
his farm, two miles east of here, 2Sx32,
with a 12x16 ell, all is foot post. The
house includes furnace and all mod
ern improvements, the estimated cost
being $4,000.
Frank Howard living four miles
north of here, has erected farm build
ings costing about $4,000.
John Bundy built barn at a cost OF
$3.50.
Boyd Boysen has a new barn, COX
so, S-foot frame, costing $4,000.
James Bartosh also has new barn.
2Sx36, 1s-foot post. costing $500.
Ellen Terry has erected a farm
building at cost of $4,000.
DR.. Starr, new city hospital and Of
flee, two story structure, 24x30, built
of cement, cost $1,000.
The Lutheran parsonage was built
at a cost of $1,000.
This town has about two and one
half miles of permanent walk. one and
one-half miles having been built this
summer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
HELEN BEHIND ENTERPRISE,
Webster City Editor Proposes Evening
Paper in East Des Moines.


Special to Times Republican,.
Des Moines, Oct. 4.-Charles d. Hell
len, publisher and editor of the Web
ster City Journal, is reported to be be-
hind an enterprise to establish an eve
ming paper in East Des Moines. Mr.
HELEN has been publishing q paper al
Webster City for several years. He is
standpatter and strongly supported
George d. Perkins in the recent con-
test in the ranks of that party. 1t is
reported from Webster City that Mr.
HELEN proposes to turn over the Jour-
nal plant at that city to other members
of the stock company, and that he will
give the Des Moines enterprise his per.
sonal supervision.
He appeared before the directory
board of the East Des Moines CONNER
ciaQ League at its last meeting, an6
informally discussed the project with
the board. While his plan was not
fully outlined, it was understood thai
it contemplated the organization Of 6
stock company and the sale of stocl
to some of the east side business men
His visit was not generally known, mol
were his plans made known to any ex.
tent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

30 cents per hour for day work would
receive hereafter "a cents per hour,
and men working by piece work, who
were not able to make that much, their
price would be increased proportion
ately, as the company did not wish
the men to work at loss.
Waterloo.
Judge +. c. Plat on Saturday aft
ernoon granted a temporary injunc-
ton restraining Henry ]. Smith from
further occupying a place where he
has lived for the past year in Water
loo township, on what is claimed to
be the sole property Of his wife, Ros-
ina Smith, who has started action for
divorce.
Some unknown disease is killing
many hogs in Worth county. Arne
Luckason has lost fully 200 head and
at least eighty Ave OF Oscar Rustad's
are dead 1t is not known whether
the disease is cholera or not. A few
days ago some hogs shipped from
Northwood and Kensett were STOPPED
at Cedar Rapids there being four dead
hogs in the lot The government in
spector made an examination OF the
live hogs and held post mortem" OF
the dead ones, and stated that there
were no evidences of cholera. While
his report is encouraging. the fact re-
mains that hogs are dying OF at a
rapid rate. .,@.4.eg-.->Asn.. g..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
BLOW NEARLY KILLS
Milwaukee Fireman Victim of Peculiar
Accident at Charles city-struck by
Damper Rod, Rendering Him I'm
conscious Several Hours.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Oct. 4-Fireman V. Lam
non, of the Milwaukee, was seriously
injured yesterday at Charles City be-
ing the victim of most peculiar acct
dent. While his engine was running at
high rate OF. speed, the damper rod
broke, one end catching in the driver
wheel, while the other end was shot
upward into the cab. Hearing the
break, Fireman Lannon turned his
head from the cab window and looked
down just in time to get the full force
of the blow from the rod, which struck
him under the eye, rendering him I'M
conscious for several hours. His face
was badly lacerated. Had the blow
been direct, fatal results would have
followed. Enginemen consider it one
of the most peculiar accidents known
in railroading.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04

Conrad.
Mr.. Chris G. Shuler, a former resi-
dent of Grundy Center, died at Sc
dalia, Mo-, last week and was taken to
Parkersburg for burial. Mr.. Shuler
will be remembered as cashier OF the
Grundy County Bank until 1884.
Atlantic.
Twenty-Five teachers took the ex-
animation held in the office OF the
county superintendent Saturday ana
seven took the examination held yes
terday, The examination is the last
under the old law.
Boone.
F. w. Black the general agent of the
American Express Company IN TINS
city has been transferred to DaVen-
port. His successor in Boone is 9. IL.
Meyer of Cedar Rapids, who has been
with the express company in Ere
mont.
EsthsrviIie.
Howard A. Blythe has assumed
charge of the Rock Island station at
Traex in the capacity OF agent. Mr.
Blythe was formerly agent for the
Rock Island at this station and his
friends are glad to know that he has
concluded to remain on this division.
vinton.
Since the two boys were arrested
for holding up a pal" on freight
train last week, investigations have
been made in regard to their PAST
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
eARwlN FARMERS BUILD .
Many Make Valuable Improvements
Opera House Remodeled.

Special to Times -Kepu ol,can.
Garwin, Oct. 4.-Several of the farm
ers in and around Garwin have made
some valuable improvements the past
year, as follows:
Ed olney, new house, valued at
$1,SOO.
Gus Frahm, new house, valued at
$1,000.
A. Eldridge, new house, valued at
$1.sOO.
John Jacobs, barn, valued at about
5000.
Gus Landt, barn, valued at about
$780,
William Par, barn, valued at about
$1,000
b. H. Erect, barn and hog house.
costing $1,000.
Charles Amber, w. M. Mauck, Mrs.
a. Goodnough and Charles Filler have
made improvements to the value Of
$500 to $1,000 each. The Garwin Opera
House has been treated to improves
ments to the extent of nearly $500.
Many of our citizens have put in
cement sidewalks and others will do so
in the near future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
Alleged Udell Bank Robber
Fails Of Conviction by
Single Vote
JURY is OUT LONG TIME
Forty. eight Hours Before Il Reported
mo verdict"-stanton Trial in Pro-
srsss, With Chances Thought to Fa-
vor I convietion-Johnson Will Be
Tried Again.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Centerville, Oct. 4.-The jury IN the
case of Ernie Johnson, charged with
the robbery OF the Udell Bank. failed
to agree and so reported this forenoon.
The jury was discharged, after having
been out forty-eight hours. A single
vote hung the jury. and the ballots
stood eleven to one for conviction. The
trial of Stanton is still In progress, and
it is believed the chances favor con-
viction. Johnson will be tried again,
probably at tho next term of court
The case has attracted widespread
attention In this part Of the state.
When the Jury went out, at 1850 Tues
day morning, an early verdict was pre-
dicted. but such proved not to be the
case. There were wide differences in
the predictions as to the outcome,
many thinking an acquittal would re-
suit. while others were sure of oonvic-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
is being circulated here and numerous

is being circulated here and numerous
ly signed.
Burns pleaded not guilty, but was
convicted at his trial held before Judge
Blair in Waterloo. He was sentenced
to thirteen years Imprisonment in the
penitentiary at Anamosa, where he has
made a model prisoner. Burns plea
was self-defense. The trial was at
tended by large tfrong, many OF
them from here, where the murderer
had lived many years and was well
known. Burns had married Stones
daughter, who failed to testify in be-
half of her husband, and who received
a divorce and custody Of her child
Up to the time of the tragedy, it is
claimed by Burns friends, he had
borne an excellent reputation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04

them, in fact the population of Clarion
would increase at least 100 in thirty
days il there were houses enough.
Many of the railroad trainlnen are
compelled to live Il; Council Butts ana
Oelwein, when it would be more con-
venientsf for them to live at CLARION
Another thing that is very badly need
ed is a large hotel, as our present no
tells are not able to take care OF large
proportion Of the travelling public.
Clarion has had laid more cement
sidewalks and crossings than ever pc
fore in its history. and 1t is great
help to the looks of the town A iorce
is now at work laying nearly one mile
of extension mains to the water WORKS
but the contractor is having great oli-
ficulty in getting all the help ne neeas'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
HURT in. RUNAWAY
Two Pocahontas Residents, F. E. Free
man and Mr.. GiIard, Badly Injured
-Freemap Was Standing on Run
ming Gear Riding Up to Barn When
Tbrown

Special to Tfmes-Republican.
Pocahontas, Oct. 4.-What might
have been very bad accident, occur
red here last evening.
II. d. Freeman was called on to per-
form "a minor operation on horse. He
got on the running gear of the wagon
to ride up to the barn with Mr.. Gilland.
and when about half way, one OF the
horses colt, got skittish and started
to run, throwing out the driver. who
landed on his face and shoulder
scratching him badly. Mr.. Freeman
seeing the lines trailing, endeavored to
get hold of the same, but as he reached
for 1t the wheels struck an obstruction
and he landed on top of his head, re-
ceiving bad cut on same, which the
doctor closed with three stitches. His
hip and left leg was badly skinned. An
idea Of the force of the fall can be had
by realizing that his coat and vest were
torn off in shreds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
chickaaaw Democrats.

New Hampton, Oct. 4.-The demo-
cratic county convention yesterday
afternoon nominated the following:
Representative, Hon. T. G. CaAry;
treasurer, Paul Kempendorf; clerk M
H. O'Neill; recorder, Edison A. Moon;
attorney, M. F. Condor; sheriff, John
J. Wondro; superintendent, Frank A
Conley; auditor, Frank A. Lentz: cor
oner, DR.. E. A. Johnston; surveyor
G.. w. Cotant; supervisors, Ole Olson
John Pickar, A. A. Goodell, William
Denner and C. w. Lamka.
#. A. O'Connor resigned as chairman
of the county central committee AND
J. e. Noble was unanimously elected
in his place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
NO TRACE OF MISSING GIRL.
wh.r..bout. = Ann. sprou', Of o;k..
ioosa, Still Un9<nown-Her Letter.

Whsrsabouts Of Anna sproul, Of oska-
ioosa, Still Unknown-Her Letter.
Special to Times-Republjcan.
Oskaloosa, Oct 4-Diligent search
by the police during the day and even-
ing failed yesterday to give any clue
to the whereabouts of Anna Sproul,
who left the home of her sister, Mrs.
Bertha Cruden, Monday morning, with
the expressed intention of never re-
turning.
The police are not inclined to credit
the suicide theory, but think the girl is
alive but possibly In hiding about the
city. Several reports in circulation to
the effect that the girl had been seen
about the city during the day proved
to be without foundation.
The letter written by the girl to her
sister 10 now In the hands Of the police.
1t runs as follows:
rs .Noskaloosa, Sept 80, 'o6.-Dear Sis
ter: write this to tell you I have
gone away for good, that have broke
loose from the whole family, and to
tell you you need not seek for me. You
will never f1ndsme. am going to leave
Monday, but don't know where yet.
haven't decided yet If there is any
letters come to me Cunless they are
from home) you can send the other
letters back to the ones they come
from; but don't those that come from
our relation, keep those. And you can
send my coat home to Mary when you
send those things home you are going
to
You can have all Of my things you
can wear; send the rest home.
when you read this shall be gone.
"This is all have to tell you, so
goodbye for ever. my darling sister
Bertha.
"From your sister ANNA.
s''Now once more goodbye.
books and other things that is small
like that"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
ANOTHER CRIME AT BOONE.

Man Named Collins, Living at 1erk.
ley, Charged With Criminal Assault.
Special to Times-Kepublican.
Boone, Oct. 4.-This county appears
to be receiving a great deal Of un-
desirable notortety in the way of GRIM
inal assaults. Following the sensa-
tional Caleb Warner case, County. At
torney H. L. Canoe, has just received
word from Berkeley, that q man by the
name Of Collins had been arrested
charged with the crime of rape, the
victim of the alleged crime being a
Is year old girl Of that neighborhood.
The name of the girl has not yet been
learned by Mr.. Canoe.
The warrant for the arrest of tbs
man, who Is between Is and 30 years
Of age, was ISSUED by Justice Orrin.
The preliminary hearing will be held
Friday morning ct II O'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
Accident at Fort Dodge.


Special to Times-RepubIicaH.
Fort Dodge, Oct. AIRS. Gloe, of
Colfax township, was seriously injured
last >evening about $3.50 by being
thrown from her buggy. Mrs. Gloe had
lust turned corner when she en-
countered a street car. The horses be-
came frightened and the buggy was
upset, throwing Mrs. Gloe out. The
team then ran down the street for a
few blocks and Mrs. Gloe was picked
up by passing buggy and taken to a
physician's office, where it was found
that an arm and knee cap were broken
and that several bruises had been sus-
tanned about the head and body. After
receiving medical attention the injur-
ed woman was removed in an ambu-
lance to the home of a friend in this
oif
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
ESCAPES SPENT BALL.

Newton Woman Narrowly Escapes
Death While in Own House.
Special to Times-Republican.
Newton, Oct. Awhile sprinkling
some clothes, Mrs. M. A McCord, of
this place, narrowly escaped being hit
by spent ball, which whizzed past
her head and was imbedded in the wall
on the opposite side of the room. AL
tho it did her no real harm, it fright
ened her so that it was sometime be-
fore she recovered from the nervous
shock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
JASPER PIONEERS DEATH.
Old Resident Of County Dies in Wash.
ington State.

Special to Times republican.
Newton, Oct. 4.-Word received here
announces the death at Everett, Wash,
of William Gardner, who formerly, for
many years, resided near Greencastle,
northwest of this city, and later resid-
ed here. 1t is about three years since
he and his wife left Newton for the
west. During this time they have
been at several different points along
the coast where their children reside
The remains will be brought to Green
castle for burial.
Mr. Gardner had been in poor health
for several years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
NO MORE BOARD WALKS.
Council Rules Them Out Of GIidden-
Building improvements.

Special to Times-Repup1ican.
Glidden, Oct. 4.-P. N. Tenant is
having a cement walk laid in front Of
his grocery store, which will complete
one solid cement walk the entire length
on that side of the business street. The
council voted to allow no more board
walks in the city.
]. N. Kelley, living south of this
place, has just completed a fine resi-
dence and installed a furnace.
J. T. Bentley has just finished a
large hay and horse barn on his farm
southwest of town. 1t is a very SUBJ
stantial building.
Ed. Walker has put up fine resi-
dence in the northeast part of town, on
the Armstrong addition
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04

The most awkward and ungainly
woman can be transformed into a
beautiful. lovely creature if she has the
brain power to absorb the TACT that
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea Will 90
the business. Tea or tablets, 80 cents.
Mcbride & Will Drug co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
Very Low Rates to tn. West.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell tickets to points in Alberta,
Arizona, British Columbia, California,
Colorado, Idaho. Montana, Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyom-
ing at about one-half the usual care.
Tickets on sale daily August 9th to
October S1st, inclusive. Get full IN
formation from j. r. Harding. agent
Narshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
DIES AT, HORSE SHOW.
Jacob Fisher, West Liberty, Stricken
With APoplexy at Cedar Rapids.

WIKI AP0PioNy At Veoar ndPioSs
Special to Times epublican.
Cedar Rapids. Oct. 4.-Apoplexy
caused the sudden death yesterday af-
ternoon Of Jacob d. Fisher, OF West
Liberty. who was judging the horse
show at the carnival here when strick-
en-. Mr.. Fisher was apparently in the
best OF health and spirits when the
show began, only q few minutes be-
fore his demise. His death occurred in
view Of nearly 1000 people who had
assembled to see the show. His wife
was sitting in the grand stand and for
an instant she did not realize what
had happened; then she hurriedly
made her way out of the grand stand
and rushed across the track to where
her husband lay. She threw her arms
around, him and called to him, but
there was no response.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
ASK PARDON FOR BURNS.
Cedar Falls sympathizers Circulate
Petition 10 Free Murderer.

Special % Tlmes-Republican.
Cedar Falls, Oct "A petition ask
ang pardon for Charles Burns. the
Young man who shot and killed Bart
So stone three years ago in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-04
WEST BEND IMPROVEMENTS.

Many New Cement Crossings and
Walks Are Being Put In.
Special to Times Republican.
West Bend, Oct 4.-Twelve or fifteen
new cement crossings have been put
in here during the past few weeks
and more will follow, also number
OF private walks have been laid with
cement. Our town will soon take the
lead in good walks.