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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
SPECIAL HEALTH OFFICER.

Council Bluffs Authorities Seek to
Prevent Spread Of Diphtheria.
Special to Times-Republican
Council Bluffs, Nov 15.--City Mar
shall George H. Richmond, having been
directed by the city council to appoint
a special health officer, has named
Charles NJ Nicholson. former fire chief,
as his appointee. This action is taken
on account of the rapid increase during
the past few days, of the number of
diphtheria cases in the city, and is
similar to that taken in stamping out
smallpox in the city couple of years
ago, and the experience of the author
tiles at that time convinced them OF
the wisdom of the move. The new Of
fetal will devote his attention exclu-
sively to looking after quarantined
places, seeing that the quarantine cards
are put up, and that quarantine regu-
lations are observed, securing evidence
where necessary against those who vio-
late quarantine. He will also investi-
gate reported cases of contagious dis
ease in which attempt liz made to
avoid quarantine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15

Briggs and which had not been cas-.
for him, and votes which were not
counted for Doak that should have
been counted for him, to change the
result of the election. and which votes
if rightfully counted would have elect
ed John w. Doak to the office Of au-
ditor
The hearing will commence on the
9Th of December. The chairman of the
board of supervisors, Mr.. Phil Grace,
will be chairman of the contest COM
mission. Each party to the contest
will choose one man, and these two,
together with the chairman of the
board of supervisors. will constitute
the commission. If the contestants
are not satisfied, with the finding of
the commission, the contest will be
carried into the district court
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
WATTS FOUND GUILTY
Farmer Near Plymouth Accused OF
Assault on w. e. Anders, Neighbor
Quarrel Arose Over Herdins Cattle
in Roadway and Anders Had Nose
and Cheek Bone Broken.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican-
Mason City, Nov. 15.-After two
days hearing, A. N. Watts a farmer
near Plymouth was found guilty by a
jury of assault on w. E. Anders, a
neighbor. The trouble originated over
a quarrel resulting from herding cat
tie in the roadway between the two
farms. Anders allowed his cattle to
be left there and while in charge of his
children cropped the grass from the
SIDE Of the road next to Watts farm.
To this Watts objected, appeared on
the scene, drove the cattle home and
followed with an assault on Anders in
which the plaintiffs nose was broken
and also his cheek bone by blows from
Watts fist. The defendant was heav-
lily fined.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
J. T. MoRFoRD BURIED.
Prominent Resident of Wright County
Passes Away.
Snecfel IN Times Republican.

Clarion, Nov Isl. T. Morford,
whose death occurred Monday. was
buried in Lincoln township today. the
funeral sbeing held in the Lincoln NJ
f. church, conducted by Rev Hotch-
kiss of Rowan.
Had he lived. Mr.: Morford wouia
have been sixty years old next May.
He was a man of excellent physique
and possessed a strong will power,
Nh Morford came to Wright county
with his family twenty-five years ago
locating in Wall Lake township
which residence was continued for
eleven years, after which he removed
to his late home in Lincoln township,
The deceased was an upright and hon
orable man, a kind husband and father
and esteemed as a neighbor ana
friend. Mr.. Morford leaves WE
and four sons to mourn his sudden
death. His death was due to tumor OF
tho brain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

men LETT their own fields and even bus
from town, some Of whom had never
before husked an ear, gladly lent a
helping hand. Before evening the en-
tire twenty five acres were picked and
something like 1,500 bushels Of the
golden grain gathered.
keokuk.
Gen. A. G. Mcqueen, who will be
remembered by the older residents OF
Keokuk, was stricken with paralysis
at his home in Harvey, ILL.,, recently
word to that effect having been re-
ceived yesterday by William Fulton, a
relative by marriage. General Nc
Queen enjoys the distinction of having
organized the first company of volun-
teers at Keokuk at the outbreak of the
civil war, he going to the front at their
head and being almost the last of the
soldiers to return after that long strife
had ceased.
Winfield.
The fifth annual exhibition Of the
Winfield Poultry and Pet Stock Asso-
citation and corn carnival will be held
November 20, 81, 70 and %. The as
sociation has issued a very attractive
premium list, and the regular and
special premiums, both on poultry and
corn, will attract exhibitors. The sue
cess of the exhibition is assured, as
the association has procured F. H
Shellenbarger to Judge the poultry,
and Professor p. g. Holden or Ames
will judge the corn and give his great
lecture, "How One Days Labor Will
Produce Another Nubbin of Corn"
Alton.
Miller Devore, son of Ralph Devore,
well known carpenter of this city,
met with an awful accident near Muir
ray last Friday. which terminated in
his death. Willard had started to go
to Abba but changed his mind and at
tempted to board a west-going freight
a little this side Of Murray. In some
way he missed his hold and before as
sistance could be given him, the cruel
wheels had caught him in their deadly
embrace. Every attention possible
was given him but his injuries were
too serious and before his father could
reach him from Alton the soul had de-
parted from the poor mangled body.
Belle PLANE.
Altho the deep artesian we'll being
drilled by the city has reached a depth
Of only about 1900 feet, the drilling be-
ing now in rather soft sand stone, wat
er has risen to within IS or 20 feet of
the surface, and the council has or
dered the trillers to cease operations
and making a pumping test for guam
tity of water. 1t is expected the pump
will be here by the time this copy of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
Andrew Winter, a Swaledale
Thresherman, Meets With a
Shocking Accident
HIS FACE LITERALLY COOKED
Was Endeavorins to Thaw Out Pump
on Threshins Engine, When Ice
Loosened and scaIding Water and
Steam Gushed Into His Face-Eyes
Will Be Saved.
Special to Times-Republiean.

Special to Times-Republican.
Swaledale, Nov. 15.-While endeav-
oring to thaw out a pump on a thresh-
ing engine, which had frozen, Andrew
Winter, prominent resident of this
place. was painfully burned about the
face. He had loosened the top of the
pump and had turned the steam on
when in the act of looking into the
opening the ice loosened and scalding
water gushed into his face The entire
flesh Of his face below the eyes was
cooked and sloughed off. Fortunately
his eyes were not seriously injured
tho are very painful as result of
the contact with the hot water.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15

Woodstock.
e. r. wickwire has trapped 160
muskrats in the last ten days.
Davenport.
At a meeting Of the official board
Of the First Christian church held
last evening in the church parlors, the
members voted not to accept the resig-
nation of Rev. A. Martin, pastor,
who expressed his intention of retir-
ing from the pulpit recently.
Creston.
The people Of Kent, who were
neighbors and friends of the late Mrs
Amy Holiday Petrie, of that city, have
contributed a purse of $50 to the new
Baptist church of this city, for the
purpose of having memorial window
placed in that structure to the men,
ory of the late Mrs. Petrie.
Sidney.
The small daughter Of Mrs. Hattie
Duff had a very close call to most
horrible death Sunday noon when
she ate about a tablespoonful OF
concentrated I've, which almost in
stantly threw her into commissions
A physician was quickly summoned
and rendered the necessary medical
attention. The baby is getting along
as we'll as could be expected con-
sidering the seriousness Of the poison.
Remsen.
Anus Erickson left Remsen Tues
day, October 80, to go, as he declared,
to Sioux Falls, and to be back in REM
sen by Saturday, November 3. On
that day Theo Scott and B. Bunkers
met him in Omaha. Mr.. Erickson has
often been taken sick rather suddenly,
and his friends here having not heard
Of him further up to this eighth day of
November fear he may be suffering in
some hotel of a western city.
Corning.
Quite a scare was created Sunday
morning by the announcement that
Mrs. Will Piper had diphtheria.
dozen or more houses, whose occu-
pants had been exposed, were quaran-
tined. There was some talk of clos
ing the schools, but the physicians de-
cided that it was not necessary. Mrs.
Piper was slightly better about noon
Monday and the attending physician
thought there were hopes for her re-
covery.
Hudson.
The spirit Of brotherly love which
strated last Saturday afternoon when
about seventy-fve men and boys, with
half as many teams. went quietly to
the corn field of Frank @. Strayer,
while he was at the bedside Of his dy-
ing wife. and proceeded to pick and
crib his corn. Farmers and their hired
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
NO ALARM SIGNAL GIVEN.
coroner's Jury at Nashua BIan,es thu
Railroad for Woman's Death.

Coroner's Jury at Nashua Blan'es the
/, Railroad for Woman's Death.
Special to Times Republican.
Nashua Nov. live, the jury find
that the said LYDIA Putney came to
her death on the evening of November
8, 1906, about $40 o'clock at Nashua
Iowa, and in the opinion of the jury
she was killed by being struck by the
engine of special freight train gong
south on the Illinois Central n. II. at
$40 that evening, and that the tram
was running at an unusually fast rate
of speed and that there were no alarm
signal given"
q The above is the verdict returned at
the inquest held by Justice Dexter
and jury, over the body of Mrs. LYDIA
Putney. who was killed in the I'LL
nois Central yards last Friday even
ing by being struck by freight tram.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
JEANsoN BACK IN GAME.
Ame. Had Bad Practice Wednesday,
To Play Grinnell Saturday.

Ames Had Bad Practice Wednesday,
To Play GrinnelI Saturday.
Special to Times Republican.
Ames, Nov. 15.-The foot ball team
at I. s. C.. had their most disagreeabl'
practice Of the season last night INT
snow and slush on the field was decid'
eddy against any exhibition Of goot
foot ball but the team was put thru
the regular stunts.
Saturdays game Is not figured az
hard one but Grinnell has been ratne!
an unknown quantity this year ant
no chances will be taken.
Jeanson and Reppert are again In the
scrimmage, but care will Nbe takel
against working them toe hard before
they have regained good condition.
Little talk is heard about the lowe
game, but it is quite certain that al
excursion will run. No line can bt
drawn on the two teams, but only ONT
week remains for the championship
game of the state at Iowa City. No
vember "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15

grand jury. Enough money will be
raised to employ the ablest counsel IN
the state to conduct his defense.
1t is reported that Mrs. Anna COOK
sister of the dead man, was greatly
aroused while in the court room ana
said she would kill Marshal Cooper II
opportunity permitted. 1t Is said the
sheriff was obliged to adjure the OBJ
streperous woman and threaten her
expulsion and Imprisonment If she ala
not deSiSt from her threats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
Montezuma News.

Special to 1hnes- Republican.
Montezuma, Nov. 15.-Harvey Babb
has moved from his farm near Guern-
sey to the w. r. Vest property, which
he purchased recently.
Rev. HI. H. Abrams, OF Des Moines,
has been occupying the Christian
church pulpit the past several Sundays
in very acceptable manner.
Mr. Shallenbereer. the well known
poultry fancier of West Liberty, has
been scoring" Thoroughbred poultry
for the local fanciers this week.
District court is in session since
Monday The time so far is taken up
with probate matters, other cases tried
to the court Tie grand jury began
their deliberations on Tuesday. The
trial jury is to appear today, when
the first jury cas-. will be taken up.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
Electric Road From Fort Dodge
to Boone Making Fine
Progress
INTO AMEs BY JANUARY
Not Unlikely That Car. Will Be in
Operation at That Time-one Hun
dred Teams Now at Work on the
erade-Wili Soon Build Across Col
Iese Campus.
Special to Times-Republican.

Ames, Nov. 15.-The work on the
Ames interurban railroad is progress
ing. Almost a hundred teams have
been busy the past two weeks near to
and south of the Iowa State College.
and now they are clearing. the right
of way on the campus. The company
promised some time ago to have cars
running by the first Of January, and
II they do not it will be wholly because
of the lack of labor. For two or three
months the advertisements have been
circulated asking for help and offering
high wages, but many more can be
used at this date.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
REcoNsIDERs RESIGNATION.

Chief of Police of Dubuque, Will Con-
tinue in Office.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. Nov. 15-Altho he rendered
his resignation to Mayor Schunk, Sat-
urday, Chief of Police James Pickley
will continue at the head of the Du-
buque constabulary, having reconsid-
cred his position in the matter of re-
signing. The resignation now in the
hands of the mayor, has not been ac-
cepted by the latter, neither will it be.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
BARGE NEARLY COMPLETED.

Work on Ditch Near Council Bluffs
Will Begin Soon.
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Nov. 15.-Contractor
Wickham states that the barge on
which the dredge for the work on the
Pigeon creek ditch is to be mounted,
is nearly completed, and will probably
be launched tomorrow. AS soon as the
barge is in the water the work of
mounting the machinery will begin.
and if the weather permits Contractor
Wickham expects to commence digging
dirt Immediately.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
FACULTY WANTS PUSH BALL.
Effort 70 Be Made to Substitute Game
for Glass Scraps at s. v. !.

Special to I1meS-RepuDllcdH.
Iowa City, Nov. 15.-Tlle faculty OF
the State University Of Iowa is MAX
Ing a strenuous effort to substitute a
game of push ball for the annual class
fights that have occurred from time
immemorial, at the beginning of every
college year. A treaty has been drawn
up by the present freshmen and soph-
omore classes, in which the sophomores
bind themselves not to interfere with
the freshmen social which will be held
in the university armory on Friday
night. The freshmen on their side
agree to substitute a game Of push
ball for the annual class scrap next
fall. This treaty has been very gen.
orally signed, but there are still mem
bers Of both classes whose names have
not been appended yet. AS result
There is still some doubt as to whether
the social will proceed without moles-
tation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
ALLISON MARSHAL RELEASED.
Citizens Will Raise Funds to Defend
Cooper, if Necessary.

Citizens VIII Raise Funds to Defend
Cooper, if Necessary.
Special to Times Republican.
Allison, Nov. ia bail bond of
$1,000 has been furnished by A. r..
Dennis, of Bristow, for Night Watch
man and Marshal Rufus Cooper, VINO
has been released from the county Jail,
where he had been confined since he
gave himself up to the sheriff after
shooting and killing James Deere. 1t
is probable that the city council will
reappoint Cooper to the position which
he held with credit to the city, prior
to the tragedy. So much confidence
have the citizens of Allison in the per-
sonal character of the city marshal
and SO strongly do they believe him
innocent Of manslaughter, that funds
will be raised by popular subscription
to defend him if he is indicted by the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
REV. KNAPPE TO WE'D.
Lutheran Pastor at Greene to Mari,
Miss Schoenbers, Of Washington.

Special 10 lInleS-ftFPuUIl1"tK'
Greene Nov. 15.-Rev. w. ). n.
Knappe, pastor of the Lutheran churen
at Greene, will be married In the
church next Thursday afternoon to
Miss Elfrieda Schoenberg. of Wash
ington. Mr.. Knappe is an exception
ally we'll educated and talented man
having spent several years in Germany
completing his education. He has a
remarkable talent for music, both In
composition and in executing same on
the instruments. He is son of Rev
Knappe. of Waverly, who stands high
in the Lutheran circles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
WAGE RAISE AT WATERLOO.
switchmen and Yard Employees Get
Four Cents An Hour Advance.
Cpocial RI Times. Renuhlican.

Waterloo, Nov. 15.-F. E. Lucus,
general. chairman of the grievance
committee of the Brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen, is satisfied with the re-
suit of his Chicago conference with the
officials of the several roads centering
lin that metropolis regarding a raise
in wages for switchmen and yard en-
ployes. A general advance of four
cents an hour was given. This in
crease is given by these railroads:
Rock Island, Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul; Santa
F'e, Chicago. Burlington & Quincy,
Lake Shore; Missouri Pacific, and IL
linois Central It means raise of
from $12 to SIS month in the wages
or all yard men who number many
thousand. There are $500 men en-
ployed in Chicago who will benefit
by the raise, 600 on the Illinois Cen
trail system. and about twenty in Wa
terlOO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
PILES.
Seattle Gentlemen Cured With Less
Than Box by The Pyramid
Pile Cure.
Anyone Can Easily Test 1t and Prove
II, for a Free Sample Is Sent
by Mail to All.

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
MAHAskA COUNTY.
County Auditor Doak Claims Election
Judges Counted Ballots Unfairly.

Special to T'mes-RepUbllcan.
Oskaloosa, Nov. 15.-Claiming that
in all of the voting precincts in Ma
a1aska county the election judges
counted ballots for R. L. Briggs which
had been marked by the voters for j.
w. Doak, and failed to count ballots
marked and cast for ]. w. Doak Coun-
ty Auditor John w. Doak has filed
notice of contest OF the apparent cleo
ton OF L. R. Briggs to the Office of
auditor. The count as made by the
supervisors resulted In 1855 for Briggs
and 1850 for Doak. The latter claims
that there were sufficient of such votes
~Eongfully counted for said I. r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
STOLE COAL FROM RAILROAD.
Iowa centraI's Special Agent Causes
Arrests Made at OskaIoosa.

SpeCldl 10 IIMto-ftepuUIlcan.
oskaloosa, Nov. 15.-Three men were
before Justice Ed Prichett yesterday,
on the charge of stealing coal from the
Iowa Central railway. The arrests
We're the outcome of an investigation
made by Special Agent F. L. Colweli.
OF Minneapolis. The defendants were
Joe McGlasson, Lash Hartsock and j.
F. Shuey. They all pleaded guilty to
the charge of larceny. ]. F. Shuey was
given ten days in Jail and Joe Nc
Glasson and Lash Hartsock were fined
$40 and costs apiece.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

will prove our claim beyond all doubt
Try it today. 1t always cures BIoating,
Heartburn, BeIching, Poor Appetite,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, chilIs, Colds,
Female Ills or Malaria. Be sure to get
Hostetter's. All Druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
AFTER NEW PosToFFIcE.

Strong Arguments Presented at Ames
for Government Building.
Special to Times-RepubAcan.
Ames, Nov 15.-The Ames CONNER
cial club has begun agitation for
government postoffice building at
Ames. Very strong arguments are be-
ing presented in favor OF bringing the
same about. 1t is pointed out that the
postal receipts at Ames are more than
Cedar Falls, Webster City and a num-
Der of places having government build
ings. The receipts almost equal
those Of Boone, where a very fine
building was erected two years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Iowa County Farmers at Ladora No.
vember 26-Good Program.
oJo1 T)ap

vember 26-Good Program.
Special 10 Times-R Republican.
Ladora, Nov. 15.-The annual Iowa
County Farmers Institute will be held
here on November 26. The following
we'll known people will speak at the
NJ E. Church: Miss Mary Rauch, OF
Ames, on Domestic Science" and
judge of the domestic science contest;
Professor S. X. Bliss, of Ames, will
lecture on stock Judging" and Hon
John Cownie, of Des Moines, will adj
dress the people upon Our State In
stitutions."
The largest attendance in years is
expected and the management is max
ing every effort to make it the biggest
ever held in Iowa county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
TRAIN CUTS OFF HAND.
oskaIoosa Brakeman Slipped and Fell
With Most Painful Results,

Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa, Nov. 15.--While working
on an extra train, F. A McClaren, an
Iowa Central brakeman. slipped in the
drizzling snow, and in an effort to
break his fall, dropped his hand on
the rail. The car ran over the hand,
severing it at the wrist. The injured
man was brought to this city where
medical attention was given. McClar-
en- is married and his family resides
in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15

Wesley Hardway was instantly kill
ed and three negro workmen badly
wounded by Fred Adkins, 10 years old,
on the Deep Water railroad, in Wy
oming county, Virginia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
LET THE BlTTERS

restore your stomach and digestive or
gans to normal condition and see
how quickly the hundred and one little
ailments troubling you will disappear.
1t is the safest medicine you can take
One bottle of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
chapped Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water,
dry with towel and apply Chamber
lain's Salve just before going to bed
and speedy cure is certain. This
salve is also unequaled for skin dis
eases. For sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-15
SMALLPOX IN SCHOOL.
Fifty Students at Wurtburg Seminary
Under Quarantine,

Dubuque, Nov. 15.-A case of small
pox has developed at Wurtburg SEM
mary, a Lutheran institution with an
enrolment of some fifty students. The
place is under strict quarantine.