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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
NEW Y.M.C. A. BUILDING
Dedication of New Twenty Thousand
Dollar Ed: flee Held at Boone Monday
Evenine-Many Prominent Mon At
tend and Give Fine Addresses.

Special to Times. Republican.
Boone. Nov 20.-The new r. K. y
NJ C. A. building in this city, erected
after hard labor at a cost OF $4,000,
was formally dedicated Monday even
ing with an appropriate program. The
building is one of the finest in Iowa
for cities the size of Boone, and the
association here feels proud Of it's new
home.
Plans have been in progress for some
time for this dedication, and a. large
audience was out for the program. The
gymnasium which is conceded to BIT.
the equal Of any in the state, was pack
ed to the doors, and the galleries We're
filed to overlooking. A splendid pro-
gram was rendered, the speakers being
E. E. Hughes, chairman Of the build
ing committee; DR. A. A. Deering, pres
ident of the association; w. L. Boyes
sociate general secretary of the inter-
national conference; H. 7. Bentley, as
sistant superintendent of motive power
Of the Northwestern system: William
H. Whalen, superintendent Of the
Northwestern Iowa lines; George D.
McDill, international secretary, Chi
cago: ]. G. Olmsted, OF Des Moines.
president of the state committee: w.
A. Magee, state secretary, and others.
Music was furnished by Messrs. Joel
Carlson and Leroy Gustafson
The building is well adapted to Y. NJ.
C. A. work. 1t is located near the CEN
trail portion of the city, and yet but a
block from the nearest Northwestern
shops. The marble bath plant is as
fine as money could purchase and ev-
erything was constructed looking tow
ard the comfort Of the members.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
TRIED TO REsURREcT DEAD.

Hamilton County Farmers Searoh'E~
For Unknown Insane Scandinavian.
Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. Nov. 20.-Entering the
Mcdonald home where Mrs. Mcdonald
lay cold i'm death, an unknown, insane
Scandinavian, for whom farmers over
the line in Hamilton county are
searching, attempted to restore the
woman to life. The man was III Dun
combe when he heard the uneeftaNei
making preparations for the tuhera''
and declared he would resurrect the
dead Making his way to the NC
Donald home he entered unanhouhceu
and proceeded to the side OF the corpse
where he took hold of her mana ana
commanded her In a loud voice to arise.
The mourners were dumbfounded ana
for a moment sat bewildered at the un-
usual scene The intruder was forclpiS
elected while proclaiming his power 10
raise the dead. Once outside ne mace
haste to the town of Judd, where ne
telephoned the liveryman from Whoih
he had hired team, that officers were
after him and were coming AFTER ms
property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
Mrs. w. D. Aynett Injured at
Britt, Following Accident to
Husband In Minnesota
THROWN FROM HER BUGGY
Mr.. Arnett Has Thumb Torn OFF in a
Runaway Accident In Minnesota
Both Accidents Happen Within
Few Days-Mrs. Arnett Improving
and May Recover.
Special to Times-r,epubllcan

Britt Nov. 2O-While out driving
with her two little girls yesterday Mfs,
w. ID. Arnett met with most painful
accident. They were crossing the rail
road track In the north of town, when
suddenly their little Shetland POM
wheeled around, upsetting the buggy
and throwing them all violently to the
ground. The little girls escaped injury,
but Mrs. Arnett was bruised fearfully
on the side of her face and head and
tearing her ear slightly. 1t was at flrsi
thought that her skull was fractured
lust above the ear but it has been i'm
possible as yet to fully determine this
A deep soap would may be}all. Mrs
Arnett is doing nicely, having regain
ed consc ousness. Mr.. Arnett, her hus-
band. also had a most painful acciden
in Minnesota last week. In some way
his left thumb was caught in the bridl,
of his horse and he was dragged for
long distance, when suddenly ms
thumb was torn off at the first join,
Upon getting up from his terrible eX-
perience he was surprised to find hi
thumb missing, not having known Il
was torn off in his excitement. hi
left Shoulder was also badly bruised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20

family ever since till year ago he
went to st. Louis and remained until
he came to Fairfield to visit his daugh-
ter and son.
Mason City.
w. e. Wilmington, foreman of the Ma
son City Clay Works, was struck by a
south bound Great Western passenger
train as he was in the act of crossing
the track The fact that he was not
between the rails saved his life, and
the engine threw him to one side and
down an ernbankment of four or five
feet. A fractured shoulder blade and
body bruises were all the injuries Drs.
Egloff and Dakin could find.
Waterloo.
A farewell tribute by the Black
Hawk County Bar Association was
paid Friday night to Judge A. S. Blair,
of Manchester who held his last day
of court in this county Saturday, re-
firing from the bench on the first of
next January. The evening was de-
lightfully passed by the attorneys and
court officers at theLogan house, where
delicious eight course banquet was
served.
Mapleton.
There are great many lady corn
huskers in this section of the county,
some of whom are capable of making
the average man get up and hustle to
keep up with them in the field. The
best record we have heard of was made
last Thursday by Mrs. Charles Gray
bill who has proof that she husked
103 bushels in nine hours. Her hus-
band sprained hts wrist the first day or
two he husked and is not able to work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
OPERATE FOR AWFUL DEFoRmlTN
Case in Sioux City Hospital is Attract
ing Widespread Interest.

Special 10 Tires- Republican.
Sioux City, Nov. 20.-Local surgeons
have gathered in large numbers at st.
Joseph's hospital in this city, to wit
ness an operation which it is believed
will eliminate the hideous deformity of
William Barwick of Marcus Being
severely burned in infancy. the young
mans face is terribly disfigured as a
result of electrical contraction, the
lower lip of the jaw Joining the flesh
of the upper part of the chest, his low
er teeth projecting straight outward
from his mouth. The surgeon operat-
ing will try to make him a new chin
and new lower lip, neither of which
he has at present This will be done
by bringing up from the chest the
flesh and skin. A portion of the lower
Jaw bone will be removed.
Some time ago DR.. Nicholas Sem, Of
Chicago, recognized as one of the
country's greatest surgeons, and known
the world over. operated upon him, but
little good was accomplished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
POULTRY SHOW At ROLAND.
Story County Association to Give Third
Annual Exhibition in December.
Special to Times ke pu DIican.

Annual ExtI0lIlOn III OCSSftt0SIs
Special to Times-kepuolican.
Roland, Nov 2O.-The third annual
exhibition of the Story County Poultry
Association will be held at this place
on December 4, 5, and Z. The officers
are A. o. Wydell, president, and E. A.
Cole, secretary and treasurer, the vice
presidential office being untitled ut
present The executive committee is
composed of A. o. Wydell, chairman;
E. A. Cole, secretary; ex-officio, H. b.
Myeah; DR.. E. Rice, and I. A. Iverson.
d. E. Hale will judge the exhibits.
The premiums of this association are
open to the world. All entries must be
made on entry blanks furnished by ths
secretary, and must be accompanied
by the entrance fee. Remittances
should he made payable to the order Of
E. A. Cole, secretary. All specimens
must be. properly banded and the leg
band properly entered on the entry
blank. All entries must be made OIL
Tuesday, December 4. IL o'clock noon,
and all stock must be in the hall by
Tuesday night.
Stock unavoidably detained may be
duHlllleu at llIe dlSCiSllCil VI lAiC SASSu-
tive committee. Entries may be made
by letter or in person, but in all cases
the variety, number of specimens and
name of exhibitor must be plainly
stated in the entry blanks furnished
free to all applicants by the associa-
ton.
The association anticipates a better
show than ever before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
After Assaulting His Wife Peter
Gettman Cuts His Throat
With Pocket Knife
BELIEVED HE WAS MURDERER
Assaulted Wife With Stove Poker and
Left Her for Dead-,Latter Will Re-
eover-Gettman a Prominent Ger
man Farmer Near sanborn-Quar.
reIs Were Frequent.
snec,al TO Times Republican.

Sanborn, Nov. 20.-It is believed that
stove poker until she was dead, as he
thought. prompted the suicide of Peter
Gettman, a prominent German farmer
living three miles east Of here. The
body was found by haystack, mile
from the house. the jugular vein nav
Ing been severed with pocket knit.
A year ago. Gettman, who was so
years old, married woman 20 years
his Junior, in Grant county, Mimi. II
is declared that the wedding was
brought about by friends of the couple,
but never proved happy. Gettman had
six children ranging down from q
years Of age, by his first wife. He was
formerly preacher and had a pastor>
ate in Kossuth county. from which
place he came last April. He brought
letters from prominent bankers Of Led
yard and other towns In Kossuth coun-
ty. highly recommending him.
Gettman and wife quarreled often,
but their last quarrel was over house.
He wanted to rent or buy one farm and
she another, because the house was
larger than that ON the one he fav-
ored Altho his neighbors considered
him Of rather even temper, on this oc-
casion he became so furious he attack
ed his wife with stove poker. Her
arms were terribly bruised as she held
them before her to ward off the ter
rifle blows. He finally beat her down
and leaving her on the floor for dead,
went out.
His injured wife will probably, re-
cover. Gettman is said to have val,
uable farm in Kossuth county and 9TH
er property Interests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20

GoIdfieId.
Mrs. F. H Martin, east of town, was
operated upon for appendicitis last
Thursday at Eagle Grove, and is now
on the road to recovery.
ottumwa.
Patrick Deneen, a prominent and old
resident of wapello county, was found
dead in his bed at the home of his
nephew, Timothy OiConner, four miles
southeast of the city. Mr.. Deneen was
SO years old, and has been q. resident of
this city and county since 1852.
EddyviIe.
Word was received here Wednesday
that Alec Trotter, of Hamilton, had
died at Bussey on Tuesday. Mr.. Trot-
ter was for years al prominent stock
buyer Of this place, but moved to Ham
ilton about four years ago. He was the
father of Mrs. Lewis Harding. Jr., of
this place.
Waterloo.
The Waterloo Cement Machinery
Company have a force of ten men at
work on their factory near Independ-
ence avenue. The Illinois Central I'M
loaded rails and ties and will immedi-
ately put side track to the factory.
The owners expect to have the work
finished by January l and the factory
in running order.
Belle PLANE.
This week will finish up corn husk-
ing for probably half the farmers in
this vicinity, and the rest Of them are
well along with the work, and will be
thru in one to three weeks. The wealth
err has been favorable for corn husking
and has not interfered seriously with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
WHAT BECOMES OF GUM "eoBs.p
A Clinton Restaurant Man Has Solved
the Problem

Special to Times-R Republican.
Clinton, Nov. 20.-A Clinton restau-
rant man pulled about a dozen small
wads of Kiss Me" and BLACK Jack"
chewing gum from beneath the top
board of his counter yesterday. where
it was deposited at intervals of a few
inches. eve find about that many
'cuds' every day or two" said the Fifth
avenue restaurant man to reporter.
''They are deposited there by the high
school girls who come in to buy bon
bons. OF course the girls have to have
a sample or two before investing their
money, so they jerk out their gum, roll
it up and paste it under the counter.
go down the line every morning and
get from five to fifteen of these" con-
Guided the soda water dispenser as he
fired them into the coal SHUTTLE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
ENGINE TIPS OVER
Two Well Known Railway Men, En-
qineer w. II. Sutton and Fireman H.
o. Grimes, Have Marrow Escapes from
Death at Council BIuffs-Locomotive
Topples Over in tho Yards.


Special to Times-Repunt.cah.
Boone, Nov 20.-Sunday> evening
two we'll known railway men Of this
city, had narrow escape from injury
and perhaps death at Council Bluffs,
when No. 10, the fast mail, was ditched
in the Bluffs yards four blocks from
Broadway Engineer w. II. Sutton,
with Fireman H. Q. Grimes, and Con-
ductor c. Cook, left Broadway two
minutes late. They were threading
their way thru the Council Bluffs
yards when without warning, the en-
CINE tipped over and three cars were
derailed. The engine, which was No.
21S, one of the largest in the service
tore UP the rails for some distance.
Engineer Sutton and Fireman Grimes
had no time to jump and after the en-
CINE got thru rolling, Mr.. Sutton
crawled out Of the cab window and
Fireman Grimes extricated himself the
best he could. Both escaped unhurt.
The cars were righted and the train
proceeded, arriving in Boone about two
hours late.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20

to throw the switch onto the side
track agttin. AT this particular time,
however, he was in a hurry and
threw the switch before the last car
of the passing train had reached the
point. The result was that the car
was derailed and whrling about struck
the express car in which Mr.. OCon-
nor was working, and overturned 1t.
The messenger was thrown down,
and trunks, boxes and baggage OF all
descriptions We're thrown upon him.
He was so grievously injured that for
long time even a partial recovery
seemed doubtful. In his petition he
alleges that he has been permanently
injured in the head and spine. He
has partially lost the use of his legs,
and is subject to dizzy spells.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

the work. Corn here is of good quail
ity. Some phenomenal yields of corn
are reported on good authority. Some
bushels per acre, on safe, conservative
estimate.
Emmetsbura.
The Jail proposition carried by a
handsome plurality, the vote for being
1856, and against LIE, giving it a ma
jority Of $50. We presume that the tax
will be levied for the coming year, and
in the near future Palo Alto county
will have a. Jail in which to keep her
own prisoners. There was good ex-
preston on the question, and it carried
as it should, for in the end it will be
big economy to the tax payers.
ocheyedan.
c. F. Lewellyn, inspector of rural
routes was here again this week and
drove over a strip of country to the
south and west of town. He reports
room here for another route, but stat
ed that the roads were in such shape
that one could not be recommended
The government would not ask a mail
carrier to make the trips over such
highways. Should the farmers, he stat
ed, put the roads in better shape, the
route will be forthcoming promptly.
RichIand.
Burton j. Black, who arrived here
a few days since, was found dead in his
bed at the home Of his friend, DR.. w.
Ewell, Tuesday morning For fifteen
years he has been a patient sufferer,
and some six years ago came to the
home of DR.. EweH, who then lived In
Davenport, and has remained with the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
TO BANQUET JUDGE RICHARD.
Members Of Story County Bar to Hon.
or the Judqe Tonight.

Special to Times-R Republican.
Nevada. Nov 2O.-This evening, at
the Woodman Hall, the members of
the Story county bar will receive and
serve a banquet complimentary to
Judge j. III. Richard, of Webster City,
this being his last term of court in this
county, previous to retiring from the
bench and going to Minneapolis, where
he will engage in the practice of law.
The committee to arrange for the affair
is composed of Judge G. w. Dyer, of
this city, Judge-elect c. G. Lee, Of
Ames, County Attorney Ed. M. Mccall;
Assistant County Attorney H. E. Had
ley, and ex-County Attorney D. J. Vim
je Mr.. Hadley is chairman of the
committee, and Mr.. Mccall will act as
POSTMASTER at the banquet. The
spread will be served by the ladies Of
the w. R. c. The guests present will
consist of the bar, their ladies, and q
number of invited guests. 1t is ex>
pected that plates will be laid for
about seventy-five.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
Dousherty Farmers Sudden Death.

Dougherty, Nov 2o-Ed Higgins, a
prominent farmer living two miles
southeast of this place, was found dead
in bed by his wife early Saturday
morning. He had been complaining
for the past few days about his heart
beating so fast and was not feeling
we'll when he retired. In the early NOR
ming his wife awoke and finding her
husband very quiet lit the lamp and
on examination found he had sue
cumbe6 from heart disease. It will
be a trying blow to her as she is in
a weak condition and expected to go
to California to spend the winter for
her health.
The deceased leaves wife and four
children. He was the son-in-law Of
Leonard Lockwood, one of Iowas frs!
settlers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
ADULTERY CASE HEARD.

Amanda Webster and Oscar Window
Taken to County Jail at Boone.
Special to Times-Republican.
Boone, Nov. 20-The preliminary
hearing of Amanda ]. Webster and
Oscar Window, charged with adultery
was held Monday morning in Justice
Sparks court on a change of venue
from the court Of Justice McBirnie.
After hearing the evidence they were
bound over to await the action Of the
grand jury. In default of $500 bonds,
they were taken to the county Jail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
SUICIDE NEAR ABINGDON.
M Reason Know for Cornelius TAFT
Taking His Life.

q
Fairfield, Nov. 20.-No reason is
known for the suicide Of Cornelius
TAFT, a wealthy farmer living near
Abingdon who shot himself with a
44-caliber revolver, the bullet entering
his right ear and passing out thru his
left eye Members Of his family found
the body in the barn, after becoming
alarmed because he did not appear at
breakfast. TAFT and his family were
planning to move to Fairfield and he
had been considerably worried because
he was unable to And a house to suit,
but whether this had anything to do
with the suicide lis not known.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20

Clear Lake, Nov 20.-Clear Lake has
put on her winter clothes, and altho the
garments are thin it is believed that it
will grow thicker before spring. The
past two or three days have given a
touch of real winter. Last night the
thermometer dropped lower than it has
vet this year, and registered at IS de-
oroac above
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20

Pearl Martin will soon leave the
Dubuque school and take her own
place in society. Humane ofilcer
Crawford is planning now to ASK .he
courts to appoint a guardian Tor her
property and person.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
TAKEN TO INSANE ASYLUM.

Roy Breeze, Who Tried Suicide at
Ames, Removed to clarinda.
Special to Times-Republican.
Ames, Nov. 2o.-Roy Beece, who at
tempted suicide by shooting at his
father n-law's home, northeast Of
Ames Friday night, has been taken to
the asylum at Clarinda Saturday night.
Sheriff Ricketts,, of Nevada, accompan-
led him. Breeze drove an ice wagon in
Ames all summer, and fall, and his
trouble came very suddenly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Davenport Man Plaintiff Against Chi
c4go, Rock Island & Pacific.


Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, Nov. 2O.-The case of Ed
ward j. O'Connor against the Chica-
go, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Company, is at last on trial before
Judge Rollinger in the district court.
Mr. O'Connor asks $4,000 damages for
injuries which he claims were sustain
ed by him at West Liberty on April
Is, 1904 Mr.. O'Connor was an express
messenger in the employ of the United
States Express Company and also drew
pay from the railroad company for
handling baggage. On the day of the
accident his ear. as was customary,
was switched onto a sidetrack and the
switch thrown back to allow a fast
train to pass. After the train had
-sed the switchman was supposed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
THROWN TWENTY FEET.
Foreman Of Mason City Clay Worl
Struck by Passenger Train.

T 6Femah OF MdSt1h VTty Gay WVrKs
Struck by Passenger Train.
Special to Times publican.
Mason City, Nov. 20.-W. 3. Milling
ton, foreman of the Mason City Clay
Works, narrowly escaped death last
evening by being struck by Great
Western passenger train. He was
thrown about twenty feet, resulting in
a. broken shoulder and serious injury to
his spine, the result of which is not
yet determined. He was standing with
his back to the track signal, and was
not aware Of his close proximity to the
track as the train approached.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
NAME CAUSES TROUBLE.

Mail Addressed TO Lafayette Inn, Clin-
ton, Goes to Lafayette, Ind.
Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, Nov. 2O.-Because of the
name selected for the new Clinton ho-
tel, peculiar complication arises. Tha
hotel, 100000 structure, was named
the Lafayette Inn. It now develops that
frequently mail addressed to the Inn at
Clinton goes to Lafayette, Ind, as do
express packages occasionally, entail
ing much trouble for the management
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL WEEDS.
Mason City Wedding Was Surprise tc
Friends of the Couple.

Friends of the Couple.
Special to Times. r epEpli>ar.
Mason City, Nov. 20-Social circles
We're greatly surprised at the marriage
of Miss Nellie Rowland. daughter of
Clerk of the District Court G. w. How
land. to Mr.. Howard Valentine, son OF
Councilman Valentine, which occurred
last evening at the brides home. Only
members of the family We're aware of
the event before it occurred. Both are
prominent in the city among the
younger set, the bride being in her last
year in high school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE.

Members Of Mapleton Lodge, to Give
Reception November Fl.
Special to Times-R epubllcan
Mapleton, Nov. 2O.-The Masonic
fraternity Of Mapleton, give reception
at the Masonic temple Wednesday,
evening, November 81, 1906. This is in
tended to be formal opening of the
new temple, just completed. Grand
Master w. F. Cleveland, of Harlan, will
be present and give an address. Two
hundred invitations have been issued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20

Gives vigor, strength, vitality to your
nerves, stomach and every part of your
body. It's easy to take; swallow lit
tie HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea; it
does the business. Tea or Tablets IS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. Csc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
DON'T SILVER
ALL WINTER

just because your blood is in an impov-
erished condition. Take a dose of the
Bitters before each meal. 1t will assist
the stomach in it's work Of digestion,
make plenty of rich, warm blood and
prevent ChiIls and Colds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

also cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Co.'S
tiveness, Female Ills, 6iliousness, Flat.
uIenoy and Malaria. Try It today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-20
Snow at Clear Lake.

The association anticipates bette,
show than ever before.