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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

OnaWa. Ssss5 va
County Superintendent F. E. Lark
will hold an educational meeting at
Mapleton, next Saturday, May S.
Cedar Falls.
The Peter Horum farm OF 40 acres
in Grundy county has been sold to Err
farm Is a good one.
Bows.
]. L. Rice, living north of town, has
commenced the erection Of fine new
barn on his farm The building will be
,32x50 feet, with eighteen boot posts.
Riverton.
girl aged 10 years, the daughter
OF A. Billings was burned to death
here, by her clothes catching fire while
she was touching a match to a pile
of leaves and grass that she had been
raking up in the family dooryard. Coal
oil had been poured on the leaves.
cantrll.
Cantril is to rise from the ashes Of
its recent disastrous fire. For the third
time In eight years it's business center
has been burned, and each time new
business houses have sprung up. AL
ready the foundations for the new
buildings are going up.
keokuk.
Never before has an April been 50
favorably in so far as weather
is concerned Work Of all
kinds is progressing rapidly. Much OF
the oats are in and the recent showers
helped them wonderfully Ground in
some localities is being put in condition
for corn, the planting of which has
commenced in some instances
Hartley.
The 10-year-old son of Peter Hansen
had narrow escape from being SUI
located and burned one morning re
Gently. He was at the home of his sis
ter. Mrs. Henry Stelck, nine miles
northwest of town. Hts sister had
lighted kerosene stove and went out
to the barnyard. The stove exploded
and the smoke and gas awakened the
boy, who was asleep near by. In try
ing to get out he got confused and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
Interesting Testimony Given at
Boone During Inquest Over
Body Of Edward Morse
PROBABLE WITNESS TO CRIME
Young Lady Awakened BY Noise and
Saw Two Figures on Bridge Where
Blood Was Found Next Morning
Physician Says Morse Had Been
Drinkins--Landlady's Testimony.
Special to Times Republican.

ORSGIdiS W
Boone May 4.--There have been
some interesting developments in the
ease Of the mysterious death Of Ed
ward Morse, Of Webster City. Seldom
have the people of Boone and vicinity
been as Interested In case as they
are In this one. Ever since the morn
4 Ing OF the finding Of the body under
the Honey creek bridge on Sixth
street TO the present day, the officers
have prosecuted an untiring search
for the supposed murderer and have
sent descriptions to the various police
{ departments in Iowa and other states.
Morse came to Boone on wednes-
/ day evening Of last week. and was
found unconscious the next morning.
During the night he had been drink
Ing and about II o'clock the landlady
went to his room and there found him
lyia,g on the floor trying TO regain his
feet ana get back In bed. She told
must cease or she would call the POI
y Hts AAS HViSE CeuNGQ WILL OClOCN
when one Of the men came down stairs
and left the lodging house. Soon after
the friend. dark complexioned, heavy
set fellow. also left the hotel. In about
an hour the short fellow returned
and the laildlady inquired about the
other fellow. 20, have lost him. He
won't bother us any more tonight. Say,
there was q fire down the street Just
now, and with these words the short
FELLOW went to his room. In the morn
ms ne was gone and SO far the most
diligent search ever instituted in this
{ city has failed to learn anything OF
his whereabouts.
At the inquest DR.. Minis. who was
called to walt on the injured man.
teetthed that he had been drinking
4 haavily. He had o small sum OF mon
~ on his person. not over $40 at the
most.
A young lady living near the scene
Of the tragedy testified to being awak-
5enAd the morning OF the encounter
BY q noise as tho some one had fallen
on the front porch Of the house. She
arose and looking out Of the window
saw two figures ON the bridge at the
exact spot where the blood was found
the next morning She turned on the
lights and went to the front door,
hut the men having seen the light, had
1fesSs,snsased. She watched for mo-
mefif and then returned to her room.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
CLARK WILLIAMS ON TRIAL.
State Witnesses Are Said TO Have
cortradicted Former. Testimony.

state Witnesses Are Said TO Have
contradictsd Former. Testimony.
Special To Times-N Republican.
Osceola, May There are about
sixty witnesses to be examined In the
trial Of Clark Williams for the alleged
murder OF his father-in- law, 4. L. De-
Long, and at the hearing yesterday,
statements said to have been made by
state witnesses before the grand Jury
during Its investigation OF the case,
were contradicted. The accused man
exhibited no signs Of uHeasiness. State
Chemist s.. r. Macy, OF Des Moines,
testified as to the condition OF the liver
and kidneys Of the deceased. DR. Law
renee. who was present at the autopsy.
testified that he considered De Longs
heart had become sufficiently enlarged
and weakened to have caused death.
Mrs. De Long and others testified
that De Long had been In as rood
health an hour before he died as he
ever had been in his life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
,owAN HANGS HIMSELF.
Lifelsss Body Of 3. s. chismsn Found
in Barn Near Dudley.

Dudley, May 4.--The lifeiesS pody oI
b. S. Chisman. an aged and highly re-
spected citizen, who resides south OF
here. was found yesterday about noon
hanging from rnfter in barn In the
rear OF his home. Mr. Chisman had been
ailing for some time and this Is thought
to have been the cause Of his rash act
He leaves wife and grown family
He was about 70 years old, and a vet
eran of the civil war.
The dead man was discovered by his
wife, who had seen him alive just
twenty minutes before. Chisnlan went
to the barn, removed his coat, vest and
shoes and placing q rope around his
neck, swung It over rafter and hung
himself. Mr.. Chisman was a member
OF the Thirty-sixth Iowa infantry. He
is survived by wife and one son,
Frank, and two daughters at home.
Mrs. George Jenkins, a daughter, who
resides In Chillicothe, and another
daughter, Mrs. Wells Chapman, Of Win
field, Kas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
FEAR FOR MISS CALLAHAN.
Former Resident Of Alden Thought e
Be Among injured IN San Francisco.

Former Resident Of Alden Thought 70
Be Among injured IN San Francisco.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, May 4.-Miss Mary Gala
han, formerly OF Alden. is thought by
her old friends Of this county, to be one
of the injured in the San Francisco dis
aster. Among the list Of injured pub
lished In the press and now cared
for In the hospitals In and near
that city Is the name Of Miss Callahan.
and as this young lady was living with
her mother in the stricken city, her
friends fear that she was injured In the
earthquake shock and subsequent fires.
No direct news has been received from
the family by Alden friends.
Rev. William Fischer, former res
'ident Of Geneva, Franklin county, was
one Of the victims of the San Francisco
calamity. He was formerly pastor of
the Evangelical church at Geneva. All
the family's household goods were de-
stroyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
INJURED ON DISC HARROW.

Robert Jones, Willis Working Near
Usage, Has Bones Of Leg Severed.
Special to Times Republican.
Usage May A.. While in the employ
Of Charles Lewis, o., his farm south
Of here, Robert Jones, Of Readstown,
Wis, met with painful injuries. He
was riding a disc harrow. when his
team became frightened at the south
bound train and started to run. Mr..
Jones tried to jump, but one foot
caught in the lines and he was thrown
violently upon one Of the discs. which
completely severed one Of the bones
Of the left leg, just below the knee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
INDICTED FOR RAPE.

Rev. Hstland, Of Wright County, skips
1ond-W Whereabouts Unknown.
Special to es-Republican.
Kanawha, May 4-The grand jury OF
Wright county has returned an indict-
ment against John Hetland. for. rape.
He has fled to parts unknown, after
selling some of his personal property.
He was under $500 bonds, the bonds
men being secured by some Of hts
property He is married, and they
have four children. Until recently he
was pastor OF three Norwegian Luth-
eran churches, two being in north
Wright county and one at Kanawha.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
TRAINER WILL WITHDRAW.

Ackley Citizen Will No Longer Be a
Candidate for County Treasurer.
Special to Times Republican,.
Iowa Falls. May 4.-I''red Trainer. OF
Ackley. who has been figured on as II
possible candidate for county treasurer
for several months. announces that he
will not seek the republican nomina~
ton this year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

visit soon. The city promises to do
nate Pilot Mound. a beautiful elevated
site at the confines OF the city hs the
location. aud promises to add all redu'-
sites insisted on by the board.
The board In conjunction VIII pur-
chase half section of land which
must have some natural timber ana
abundant water supply, and viii insist
that an interurban road shall connect
the location with the outer world.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
BIG D. R. I. MEETING
international Celebration Of
Founding Order at Cedar
Rapids, June 8
EXPECT 1000 TO ATTEND
Grand Officers Will Be In Attendance
photographers Formed Organization
at Cedar Rapids Twonty Years Ago
United States, Canada and Mexico
Toleeraphers to 30 Represented.
to Times Republican.

| Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids. May Am interna-
| tional celebration of the twentieth an
niversary of the founding Of the Order
in this city on Saturday. June ., at
which time II Is expected at least 1000
railway photographers from all parts Of
the United Statcs. Mexico and Can
ada Will be present to observe the an
! niversary This city has been selected
because 1t is the birthplace Of the or
ganization. which was formed here
June ., 1886.
The anniversary celebration gather
Ing Will be hold vi the Y Nj, c. A..
auditorium, and will be In charge Of
the division systems OF the lines that
enter this city. the Chicago 4 North
| Western, the Illinois Central, the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & st. Paul and the
Chicago Rock Island a. Pacific The
! committee having charge OF the cee-
bration is composed of James Troy, Of
Jewell Junction. general chairman OF
the G. & N. w. division system No. rs;
Ira II. kempkes, of Nevada, general
secretary and treasurer Of the North
western division system: f. w Lacy
general chairman of the Illinois Gem
trail, Dubuque; r. L. Shannon gen
cral secretary and treasurer Illinois
Central. Anna. H.; M. u. Schroeder,
general secretary and treasurer c., r.
l. & r.. Marseilles. Ill., and o. w. Rem
shaw, Minneapolis. geenral chairman
c., M. Il st. r.
Many OF the grand officers of the or
der will be present at the celebration
gathering, including III. r. Perham,
grand president; a. ID. Thurston, past
president and founder of the order, and
L. w. Quick. grand secretary and
treasurer. all OF ST. Louis.
The object of the gathering, aside
from celebrating the organization, will
be to bring the railway telegraphers In
closer touch with one another. and to
further the interests OF the organiza-
tdon. There Will be two sessions. one
in the afternoon and the other in the
evening. banquet at the Grand will
be held, beginning. at IL y. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
FOREST CITY OFFERS SIRE.

That PIac0 10 an applicant for the
Proposed Tuberculosis Sanitarum.
Special to Times-Reruti,cnn
Forest City, May 4.-Thru the efforts
OF the Improvement Association, this
city is going after the site OF the pro-
posed tuberculosis sanitarium to be
erected In Iowa in the near future, for
which purpose the general assembly at
the last session voted $4,000. The Of
ficers Of the association have been in
correspondence with the state board Of
health relative to this city as an ideal
location for the santtarium, and have
secured promise from that body OF a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
SUICIDE AT OTTUMWA
Domestic Trouble. Believed to Have
Caused Robert N. Wiimoth to Pois-
on Himself With Laudanum-Broth.
or Of Deceased Locked Up for
Thrs atsnina to Commit Suicide.

Special to Times Republican.
Ottumwa, May 4.--Laudanum, taken
with suicidal intent, was responsible
for the death OF Robert N. Wilmoth,
who had been employed here in gro
Gerry store. Doctors were called when
his condition WAS discovered. and
worked hard and faithfully In the at
tempt to save the unfortunate mans
life, but without results. Wtlmoth
was about IS years old. He seems to
have been driven to suicide by family
troubles. He leaves the widow and two
stepchildren.
About 10 O'clock last evening. Bever-
sly Witmoth, u brother OF the dead man.
was arrested by the police and locked
up. He had u four-ounce bottle OF
carbolic acid In his possession and
was threatening to commit suicide.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

900. The developments are of rather
startling nature. MIR. Williamson
claimed that he carried almost no In
surance on his stock, but 1t has devel-
oped that he had $500 on 1t. 1t was
also understood that he narrowly es-
capped with his life. but the night mar
shall claims that he was thru the
building and made thorough search
for Williamson after he had left the
building. Other evidence will probably
be produced
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
TWO BADLY BURNED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Allis Of Mason City, Build
Fire With Gasoline.
Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, May BY using gaso-
line .iilstead OF kerosene, as she believ-
ed, Mrs. ". H. Allis, of this city, was
seriously burned while kindIing fire
In the kitchen range. Her face, es-
pecially her eyes, are badly injured,
ana fears are entertained over their
recovery. Her husband. who came to
her assistance and who later attempt
ed to start the fire in the same way.
was badly burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
HUMAN FLESH IN SAUSAGE.
Edward Hasfnsr, Council Bluffs, Lost
His Hand in Sausage Grinder.

Council Bluffs. May 4.--Edward
Haefner, Of this city, who is plaintiff
in a $4,000 damage suit against HUI
Der Bros, claims to have lost his hand
in peculiar and revolving manner.
According to his testimony. he was
tending meat grinder and when the
machine failed to work properly he
Stuck In his hand to release part Of
the accumulated mess. The grinder
suddenly started and his hand was torn
to shreds most Of the flesh passing in
to the sausage compound. The testi-
mony failed to show whether or not
the product was marketed in the same
manner as other sausage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
Iowa at Washington

Washington. May 4.--Rural letter
carriers appointed
Grundy Center--Carrier, Raymond q.
Upton; substitute, James NJ. Upton.
Postmasters commissioned:
John II. Carpenter buckingham;
John II. Owens. Hancock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04

We care not how you suffered. no,
what failed to cure you. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea makes the pun
lest, weakest specimen OF man or
womanhood strong and healthy. 50
cents, tea or tablets. Mcbride & WIZ
Drug Co
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
CAPITAL INCREASED 100000.
Banana Growers Association, With
Headquarters in Mason City Doing

special to Times Republican.
Mason City May THE Banana
Growers Association, an incorporation
whose headquarters are in Mason City,
but whose business lies in Honduras.
and ports in southern United States.
at a meeting Of their board OF direc-
tors held here today, increased their
capital stock from $150,000 to $250,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-05-04
CHARGED WITH rNcENDlARlsM.

Bad Stuart Fire Started in Restaurant
Owned by n. Williamson.
Special to Times-Re publican.
Stuart. May 4.-Incendiarism is now
charged against H. Williamson, propri-
etor Of the restaurant which started
last week the fire that destroyed five
business houses, causing loss Of &c.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-07-13

ure. and creditable monument to Garland county.
 The ''lid' business Is muddle of mo one-knows'. We just noticed. in one of Hot Springs dailies, where 1t said that there was no such thing as "lid" on at Hot Springs. and I'm told that this statement IS nearly true. tho the prosecuting attorney is doing all in his power to enforce the law.
 The September election is much talked of even now. There is strong citizen club now formed and working for reform. which is seemingly gain ing and gathering strength. The city l am told is under the influence of a strong political ring directed by the word of single man.
 At present, here. the air is cool and very pleasant. We have not witness ed the intense, heavy heat of the wet ter lowlands since arriving here.
 With best wishes of rememberanc e l amsss ever,
 BILL FIX
The Brinkley argus., 1906-07-13

lorn than here; and too there are the gay and sporty. the business element. and even the spiritual. It is surely a comopQlitan city.
 The city is furnished with almost every conceivable modern conven- fence. for both good and bad effects.
 Some of these viz: 20 churches; good public school system; 1000 ho- tels and boarding houses; 30 drug stores; about 100 physicians; } banks; city hall and auditorium and seating capacity of over 5000; 50 saloons;
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In the vapor City.
Hot Springs. Ark.

Hot Springs. Ark. DEAR EDITOR OF ARGUS.
 Although we are here and enjoying some of the luxuries of the "Vapor City. one of the most wonderful re- sorts of America. yet we shall not neglect to i'll our space in the AR cUs.--though little diverted from our regular Turner Facts"
 Of course. nearly every Arkansian knows more or less of this naturally endowed spot Of the globe, and before this year We have written concerning Hot Springs through the ARGUS col umns, but there are those still who possibly would appreciate with some interest few more facts and statis- tics relative to the greatness and some of the "littIeness of Hot Springs.
 From local sources, We gather the following facts:
 Hot Springs has population of near 20. coo. and an annual clientile of l5O.OOO visitors. These l5O.COO visitors pour into Hot Springs from almost every part of this round world. and represent almost every race and condition Of humanity. There Is no place where you can see more sick and pale faces, more crippled ard for
The Brinkley argus., 1906-07-13
Newport Items. (From The Independent.

On account of the illness of Mrs. N. B. umstsd the pastor did not have any services at the Methodist church Sunday evening.
 Ms. McCollum and daughter. Miss Fife. of Brinkley. are the guests for lev days of MT. and Mrs. H. E. l.. MsCoIlum.
 Mrs. s. Fl. Babcock. of Jonesboro. who has been visiting her son. Allen. st BatesvilIe was in the city Saturday. going to Forrest City. where she and hsf tvs daughters. Misses Mary and iuldah, will spend the summer with Rev. Sidney Babcock at that place.
 F. H. Heinrichs and family. of Fort Smith. are to become residents Of Newport. their old home. MT. Hein- rich will become local manager of the telephone company. He is a very competent and accommodating official and made good record here before. In loss of their baby just three weeks ago. they have the sympathy of many if ends.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-07-13

race tracks, theatres and hundreds of other amusements, settlements. and industries
 The wonderful curative waters are too well known for mention.
 The burned district is eagerly re- built and hammer and trowel are al most necessarily plying themselves to the rebuilding task This part of the city will te far more stable and beau tiful for being burned.
 The new courthouse nearing com pletion is grand piece of architect
The Brinkley argus., 1906-07-13
Williams CarhoIic SaIe with Arniea and
 Witch Hazel.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts, chapped hands and all skin eruptons It is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25c. Sold by Converse & Brooks, druggists.
 WlLLIAMs s M'F'c. co. Props Cleveland, Q.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-07-13
YOUR lIII

Is out of order. You bad humor and get tate In your mol something to stimul Just try Heroine. the A positive cure for pepsIa and all liver cc1 E.. Fl. Worth. Tezs
 shave used Herbln for ycars. Words can I think about 1t. household are happy ove Ii to Heroine. E Brooks.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-07-13
HOLLY GROVE NEWS.

we StS navu sA4< " " growing crops. but too much rain tn i some localities. vesy little plouehIne was done during the last week In June and the grass. in some places. Is get ting strong hold. l Mrs. B. L WiIford, our preachers wife. and baby. are visiting home folks at McKendry. Tenn. Miss Nellie Leech, of Summer vile, Tenn. Is visiting her sister, Mrs. H C. Lair. We hope for the young lady pleasant stay with us. Miss Blanche Parker. of near Pal mer. ls visiting her aunt. Mrs J- s. Wall.
 Mrs. Bessie Horn, of Texas. Is visiting her sister. Mrs. Lettie Dial. N. L. Mayo. of Clarendon. Is yisit- ing his aunt. Mrs. R. B. Hall. v.B. Mccoy came down to H. c. last Monday and had pr. Carter treat a very large carbuncIe on his shoulder- MT. Nc has suffered 2 agreat deal from this very severe affliction. We hooe he will get relief after this opera ton.
 Dr. J. s. Washington, of Summer viIle, Tenn. Is al this time looking after his extensive farming interest near H. c.
 l L. c. Murphy, of Clarendon, was through H. c. last Tuesday on his way to his farm south Of H. C. Mrs. John w. Renfro. who has been visiting home folks in Memphis flor month, returned to her home at H. C. last Thursday. We leam that Mrs. Renfro's little girl fell from the bed and broke her collar bone, so that Mrs. R. was detained much longer than she contemplated she would be: 1 the little girl however, is quite at her self again.
 Mrs. T. c. Trice Is having the long porch on the south side of her ban queting hall nicely screened which adds much to the looks and con- venience Of the place and gives much moro room.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. E. Trotter will, in Ia few days, be comfortably domiciled in their beautiful new home. Dock Sweat, of Indian Territory. son of J o. Sveatt. of Jackson. was ! in H. c. a faw hours last Saturday. He will return to the west tn a few days.
 D. B. Renfro. of Helena. Is out at home on two weeks rest from his duties with one oi the Banks of Hel- ena.
 Walter Taylor Is spending his lay |off on the lakes fishing.
 The crop. both corn and cotton. that are not checked with weeds and grass. are fine. The greatest trouble with the corn crop is there is not enough of 1t.
 Our hustIing Editor of the ARGUS was in H. c. al, holir last Tuesday and this scribe was more tii1an glad to sec him.
 JUSTICE HucHEs CAREER.
 Simon P. Hughes, Associate Jus
 
 tice of the Supreme Court of Arkan- sas and for four yeare Governor of Arkansas, who recently died, had most useful career. He was born at cartharge. Smith county, Tenn, Aug. IA. l83O Sometime in the fifties. perhaps 1854. he was Sheriff of Mon roe county. The office at that time paid about $4oo. Gov. Hughes at that time owned pony horse worth perhaps $50 and wore suit Of com mon clothes. But he had plenty of good common sense. fine education and was full of energy. He was 2 young lawyer, just out of college, and being sober and pious young man could but succeed. To know him was