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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
HOLSTER UP FOR LIFE
Case Given to Jury Late Friday and
Verdict Of Guilty Quickly Reached
Jury Fixes Penalty at Imprisonment
for Life

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatne, Dec John Holster, the
MAN on trial for shooting his daugh-
ter. came to a sudden end Friday even
ing. the defense introducing little evil
dence and only brief arguments being
made. The jury came in shortly be-
fore the supper hour, after celebrating
one hour, and reported the following
1--WE, the jury, find John Holster
guilty of murder in the first degree and
recommend that he be imprisoned for
life"
Mrs. Charles Smith, the daughter OF
Holster. collapsed when the verdict
was read, and went into violent hys-
terics. The convicted man never show
ed any signs of realizing he was con-
demned to remain within the walls of
a prison the remainder of his natural
life
Great excitement prevailed thruout
the court room when Mrs. Smith went
into Mysteries. Ten minutes after the
verdict had been read Holster walked
out of the court room as well as any
time during the trial. and showed no Ill
effects from his illness OF the morning.
Holster is 65 years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
Suit in Progress at Emmetsburg
Involving Large Sum Owing
For Beer
SEEKS TO EvADE PAYMENT
Agent for tho Blatz Company Who Did
Wholesale Business in Iowa Objects
to Paying for Goods Sold Contrary
to Law-Learned Lawyers Employed
Other News of the Day.
Special to Times-F.epublican.

Iowa Falls, Dec. S.-Tbis week has
witnessed the trial of a case in the
Palo Alto county district court involv-
ing 5000 000 due for beer sold, in which
more than unusual interest centers. 1t
Is known as the McNamara-Va Blatz
case Mr.. Mcnamara was engaged in
the wholesale liquor business at En-
metsburg a number OF years ago and
handled the product OF the Blatz brew
cry in Milwaukee. Regular shipments
were made to this wholesaler and he
RENTED In part by draft to the brew
ing company in Milwaukee. Now Nc
Namara seeks to avoid payment on the
ground that the business was conduct
ed In violation of law. The whole case
seems to hinge on the one point Of
where the beer was sold. If the court
says that the beer was sold in Mil
waukee, Mcnamara will lose, but in
case 1t was sold in Emmetsburg, he
stands a good chance of winning in
view OF similar decisions In other
courts. Some OF the best legal talent
in Iowa Is engaged on both sides and a
number of new law points are being in
volved during the progress Of the case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
INJURED BOYS PARENT SUES.
Joseph Bjorsky, Sioux City. Asks $40,
600 From Armour Packing Company

Joseph 6jorsky, Sioux City, Asks $1o,-
600 From Armour Packing Company.
Special 20 Times-Repubii.a
Sioux City. Dec. S.--Joseph Bjorsky
is suing the Armour Packing Company
for $4,000 damages, claiming that his
son was injured to that extent by negli-
gence on the part OF the defendant
Frank Bjorsky. the son, aged 16
years, was caught in an elevator shaft
in the packing plant last August and
received injuries which necessitated the
amputation OF his left leg. The claim
Of the plaintiff is that the work was too
heavy for the boy, that he was not ac-
quainted with the building and the
elevator, and that the packing company
is responsible for the accident in that
the elevator was not in the best Of re-
pair.
The defendant charges contributory
negligence, setting up the claim that
the elevator was in good repair, that
the boy had been in their employ for
year, was or ought to have been, per-
fectly familiar with the premises, and
that the accident was his own fault. He
was riding in the elevator with an
empty truck upon which he was lean
ing. The floor was wet and slippery,
as is always the case, the truck slipped
and he fell, throwing his leg out OF the
elevator, which caught when the eleva-
tor reached the next floor.
Following this $4,000 suit, brought
by the father as Franks nearest
FRIEND" another suit for $4,000 will be
tried. This is brought in the name of
the father and is for loss of wages
which his son would have earned, but
for the injury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
ATTEMPTED HoLD-UP FAILS.
Masked Men Try to Rob illinois Con
trial Train Near Farley.

Special to Times Republican.
Farley, Dec S-A bold but unsuc-
cessful attempt was made to hold up
the passengers of the Pullman car on
the Illinois Central Chicago and st.
Paul limited train just east of this
place. Two masked bandits secreted
themselves in the Pullman sleeper on
leaving Dubuque, and when short
distance east of Farley they attacked
Conductor Collingsberger. beating him
into insensibility. After the attack the
men left the train.
The Pullman conductor regained
consciousness shortly after the train
passed Farley and notified the conduc-
tor in charge of the train. A search
was instituted. but no one could be
found who had lost valuables. 1t Is
claimed that the thugs intention was
to rob the sleeping cars on the train,
Conductor Collingsberger sustained
injuries to his head and hands. and his
wounds were dressed by the company 8
physician in Waterloo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

every district thereof, an amount APP
proximating $6,0Oo.0OO annually Were
we to have a state levy of one-half
mill, or even one mill, the percentage OF
state support would still bear very
small ratio to the total of our school
revenues, but it would be sufficient to
accomplish vast good in the way OF
holding local districts TO better stand
ards, provided the apportionment be
made with that eud in view. Not only
would such a fund, distributed on the
plan l have suggested give an impetus
to better local support and improved
conditions in the elementary schools but
part of it could be very wisely APP
piled in a way to greatly increase the
efficiency of our public high schools"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
HART DIVORCE TRIAL
Plaintiff, SO Years Old, Claims Wifs
Began to Mistreat Him as Soon as
She Secured the Title to His Proper
Special to Times-Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Newton, Dec. S.-A divorce suit In
which the plaintiff, Pames Hart, of
Monroe, Is So years Of age. and the de-
decided her my house and lots and my
mill in Monroe because she had gained
my confidence by her kindness during
my illness No sooner had she secured
the title to the property than she be-
gan to mistreat me and finally told me
that l ought to have died years ago If
stood 1t much longer my life would
have been endangered" This was the
gist of the testimony given by Hart,
who sues for divorce and the recovery
of his property. The case is being Bit
terly fought by Mrs. Hart The couples
marriage was rather romantic. the two
being brought together by want ad.
The case is being bitterly contested
by Mrs. Hart on account OF the proper
ty. When she took the stand she de-
MED all the acts of cruelty complained
of and says that she married the old
man out of pity, as he had no one to
care for him. Sh says that he told her
in letter that he was over so, but that
she did not think he was twenty-six
years over that age when she accepted
his invitation to come to Monroe
1t is believed that the court will re-
fuse to grant him divorce, but may
order some division of the property.
About the middle of March, 1904, Lee
russia L. Wise of Chicago, then about
Sc years of age, advertised for a hus-
band. The day after the ad appeared,
James Hart, of Monroe, then Sc years
of age, and her senior by over thirty
years, answered the advertisement and
correspondence followed. Mrs. Wise
extended Hart an invitation to call up
on her at Chicago that they might be-
come better acquainted; but as Mr.
Hart did not care to leave home, he
suggested that she come to Monroe.
He sent her railroad ticket. Upon re-
ceipt of the ticket, she Immediately
came to Monroe, which, was she says.
March %, 1904 At this time Mr.. Hart
was in poor health, so Mrs. Wise be-
gan to care for him as nurse. For five
weeks she continued in this capacity
and on May 1 of the same year, she
became his wife. On the following day,
May 2, she secured from her new hus-
band a deed to all his property which
consisted, of two dwelling houses in
Monroe and q mill in the same place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
The Latjmer News.

Special to Times Republican.
Latimer Dec. Sired Klaus, Jr., is
suffering with an injured arm.
Louis Kline is attending college at
Mason City.
Mr.. and Mrs Walch, Of Los Angeles,
Cal, are visitors at the DR.. Van Vorhis
home.
William seuf is in Chicago on bust
ness.
c. j. loft, dealer in implements. went
to Des Moines on business recently.
III. G. Klaus has built an addition to
his house.
e. j. Englan has been visitor in
Hardin county recently.
Grandmother Larson Is still very i'll
at the p. M. Damn home. She is a pio-
neer Of this county, having lived here
about twenty eight years. She isl 80
years Of age.
Mr.. Christensen. father of our towns
men, Ole, Louis and Chris Christensen,
is lying i'll at the home of the former.
The combination sale in this city was
a complete success. Everything sold
at a good price 1t is the intention to
have sale once every month during
the winter. Mr. William Potter is a
first -class auctioneer.
The merchants of Latimer are very
busy these days, unpacking and getting
ready for their immense holiday trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

each room, to doors and windows.
There were wishbones of all shapes.
and sizes, and each guest received a
wishbone, tied with ribbon, with which
to wish. Delightful refreshments were
served in three courses, by Miss Susie
Nuckolls and Miss Miriam Pansy
Brown, assisted by two others. After
refreshments by twos, the wishes
were told before the company, to the
great delight of all. Many bright, or
iginal wishes were spoken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
New Sharon News.
pecial to- Times- Republican.


New Sharon, Dec. S.-Mr. William
Rice, an old resident, living near Pc
oria, died Thursday afternoon at his
home, having fingered between life and
death since Tuesday, at which time he
received a paralytic stroke. Mr.. Rice
was a civil war veteran, and took a
great interest in G. A. r. matters. He
was we'll liked by his neighbors and
associates. He leaves a widow and
several grown children. The funeral
took place at the house today.
party of twelve or fifteen Eastern
Star members from Newton were en-
tertained by the New Sharon lodge
Friday evening. Dinner was served at
the Boilleau restaurant.
The Royal Neighbors gave "box
supper at the Woodmen hall Saturday
evening.
Samuels & Beal have purchased the
oil wagon business of E. Reeves, and
will conduct it as heretofore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
New Pastor Installed.

Special to Times-RepuDI1cah.
Payton, Dec S.-Rev Albert L. Sar-
chet Phi. D.. and Rev. James S. Corkey,
of jefferson, and Rev. H. o. Bethel, of
Grand Junction. represented the Fort
Dodge presbytery. installing Rev. M.
j. Willard. PHI D.. as pastor of the
Presbyterian church here Thursday
evening. The service was held at 1870.
There was special music by the choir.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
IOWA WHITE CAPPERS'
Organization Formed at Story City for
Purpose of Relieving the Town of
Obnoxious Observation-Disclosures Leaves
in Hurry.

Special to Times -Republican.
Story City, Dec. S.--A white Cap
organization of about twenty-five citi-
zens was formed here, for the purpose
of Kidding the town of a certain in
dividual known as RED Zimmerman, !"
who had been here for the past week
and on several occasions made him
self quite obnoxious in many ways.
The fellow was warned in some man
ner, and took his departure without
any farewell ceremonies. 1t was the
intention to horsewhip him out Of
town
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
IOWA STATE FAIR IN AUGUST.
Date Decided at Annual Meeting {
National Association

National Association.
Chicago, Dec. AT the annual con-
vention of the American Association
of State Fairs and Expositions office, IS
We're elected as follows:
President-F. L. Eaton, of Sioux City
Iowa.
Vice president-Thomas Warnell, OF
Liberty, Mo.
Secretary-Charles Downing, of In
dianapolis, Ind.
rreasurer-George w. Madden, OF
Mendoza, Ill.
Among the dates for state fairs in
the western circuit are: Iowa, the last
week in August; Nebraska, minnesota
Michigan and Ohio, the first week in
September; South Dakota, Wisconsin
and Indiana. the second week i'm Sep
TENDER; Kansas and Kentucky, the
third week in September; Missouri and
Tennessee, the fourth week in Sep
TENDER. and Illinois the last week in
September.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
BIG BUSINESS DEAL.
ShipIey, Smith G. Moore, of Iowa Falls
Buy Store at GoIdfieId.

SIMPLIFY, Snlth d Woore, OF IOWA ra1Is!
Buy Store at Goldfield.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls Dec S.-A $4,000 deal
has just been consummated in which
one of the leading firms of this city
figures as one of the parties. shipley
Smith & Moore, who do a general mer-
chandising business here, have pur-
chased the McCracken general store
and stock at Goldfield and will take
possession the first of the year. The
new store of the firm will be under the
MANAGEMENT of Mr. Harry c. Moore
one of the members of the firm of this
city. This gives the firm stores at
Goldfield, Buckeye and Iowa Falls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
VENUE WAS NOT VICTIM.
Man cremated in New Hampton Fire
Probably Dickens Resident.
CranioJ IA Tir,oc pnnph1to,r

Probably Dickens Resident.
Special to Times Republican.
New Hampton, Dec. S.-While no
positive Identification has been made of
the Hotel Lund fire victim, the remains
are now believed TO be those Of j. w,
Larsen of Dickens, who was a piano
and organ man. Sheriff Schurrer talked
to dentist of Ruthven yesterday and
his description of dental work he did
for Larsen exactly correspond with that
OF the dead man.
Victor Venne. reported missing yes
terday, was at Mortified the day after
the FIRE.
One foot Of the victim was found
among the debris yesterday, also a
watch. ring and other items. 1t is
thought the identification will be COM
pleted today The coroner's jury has
not finished its work yet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
NINETEENTH IOWA ELECTS.
Veterans Gathered at Mt. Pleasant
Elect John BonneII President.

Elect John BonneI1 FreSIuent.
Special to Times Republican.
Mount Pleasant, Dec. Sat the bus
mess meeting of the Nineteenth Iowa
infantry, held yesterday afternoon, the
following officers were elected: John
Bonnell, president; William Smith, vice
PRESIDENT George Cramer, secretary
and treasurer. The next reunion will
be held in two years as the regiment
expects to make a visit to the battle
field of Prairie Grove in northwestern
Arkansas next year.
At campfire last evening addresses
were made by Mrs. l.. G. Murphy,
Commander Snyder of the G. A. r.
post, and others.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
SCHOOL BUILDING DESTROYED
Loss at Carson $4,000, About Half In
sured-Not a Thinu Saved,

Special to Times Republican.
Carson, Dec. S-The public school
building here was totally destroyed by
fire Thursday night. 1t was two
story frame structure, built long time
ago, but was considered worth $4,000,
and was insured for $4,000. Not a
thing contained in the building was
saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
Colorado Lands h For Sale

IN all sized tracts at from, 50 per acre
up. Lands that will grow big, crops
without irrigation. Wheat. Is to so
bu; oats, 40 to 80 bu; corn, 80 to 40 bu;
and all kinds of grain and vegetation
in abundance. Come with me- and
will show you this is true. Send for
list to z. s. GROUSE, LIscoM7, IA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Do you need capital, extend Or start
business2 If so, write before arrang-
ing elsewhere: exceptional facilities for
placing stocks and bonds. Everett Du-
four, attorney, LIE Droit building,
Washington, d, c.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For Sale - A neat five room cottage,
nicely located, near the factory district
OF the Fourt ward. Will sell very
cheap on monthly payments or for
cash. See j. P. Cooper at the court
house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
FOR RENT.

For Rent - Ffnkle hall. Parties
desiring same can see me at my office,
or. Mr.. T. ]. Reed, janitor Of the hall.
Would lease to some lodge for term
of years at reasonable figure. W.
Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

$50 per month, expenses advanced.
Men to travel. advertise, post signs
and leave samples Saunders Co., Dept
4, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For Sale-on easy payments, bar AZ
lures, new and second hand billiard
and pool tables, billiard and bowling
supplies. We lead in cheap prices. The
Brunswick Ba alike Collender Company,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For Sale or Exohanse-160 acres well
improved land, Todd county, MINI
Price $500. circumference $4,000. Make
offer L. B. 239, Baskerville. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For Sale Cheap - A Second ward lot
Small amount of cash will handle Buy
from owner direct, out of town. Ad-
dress R-5, care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Beck Tunnel, Utah listed dividend
mining stock, will advance, now selling
$3.50. pays cents monthly dividend
Child Cole & Company. brokers, Salt
Lake City, Utah. Advise its purchase
Write for letter on Utah investments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For Sale One Of the best stock
and grain farms in Franklin county,
Iowa. great bargain for quick
buyer VIM. Andrews Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

To the PubIic-Highest prices paid
for hides, furs, rags, rubber, metal AMI
scrap iron Chernyk Iron AMI Metal
Co, $40 and 312 South First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For Sale--Choice farm, ana ranch
lands, western Kansas, eastern Colo
RADIO. j. c.. Mitchem, 1Os East Main
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For SaIe-Thirty-nine pair roller
skates; Richardson make; steel wheel;
ball-bearing-as good as new. Watson
& CO.. Union Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
GIVES wIsHBoNE PARTY.
Mrs. e. X. Brown Of Eidora Hostess at
Novel Party.

Special to imes-Repub1lcan.
Eldora Dec. S.-About fifty ladies
responded to unique invitations issued
by Mrs f. X Brown, for last even
ing. The only decoration thruout the
beautiful home, was ropes of wish
bones, strung from the electroliers, in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Personal American widower no
children, wealthy. but lonesome, wishes
a congenial wife to brighten his home
Box 425. St Joseph. Michigan.N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For saie-Time lock safe and COM
plete set banking counters. All in fine
shape. Very cheap If sold soon. VIM.
!. Andrews Co, Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For Sale A bargain, my residence
South Twelfth street, with or with
out adjoining lots J.. c. Mitehem.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

For Sale House, with lot 9Ox1s0, at
LOT West Grant street Jesse Binford,
Liscomb, Iowa. Rural No. /.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
SLEEP

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
FOR SALE.

For saie-Only steam laundry in
good county seat town. Address Box
324, Hampton, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Men and Boys, plumbing or bricklay-
ing trade pays SIS to IS per day; we
teach you by practical instructions in
three months; position guaranteed:
free catalog. Coyne Trade School,,
4975 Easton Ave, ST. Louis, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Wanted - Men to take freq home
steads in eastern Colorado; adjoining
land worth IS and advancing rapidly.
Eleven hundred homesteads taken IN
six months A. c. Diller, Marshall
town, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Wanted-Several local and travelling
Representatives to sell typewriters.
Splendid opportunity to double present
income Enclose stamp for particu-
lars. Iowa Sales Dept, Lock Box SO.
J, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Wanted Everywhere Hustlers to
tack signs, distribute circulars, SAM
plies, etc. no canvassing; good pay.
Sun Advertising Bureau, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Wanted-Every farmer to bring us
u bushe your best corn and enter our
corn contest. Two $4,000 prizes
awarded in January. e. III. Keller, the
clothier. 80 East Main Street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

& War,tea-Ten good carpenters and
four plasterers; steady work. G. +.
Reimer r. Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Coast Shipments = Reduced freight
rates on household goods to Denver,
: Spokane and Pacific coast points; fire.
Quent shipments, lowest possible rates.
The Boyd Transfer Company, Minne-
apolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08
ONE CENT A WORD
WANTED.

\ Wanted = Wash woman. apply room
SIS, Pilgrim hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-08

Wanted - Horse at the Grand I'm
ion Tea Company. 20 North First av-
enlfe