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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

Logan Pickerel John Norman, Norval
Barr, Elmer Smith. Mrs. Wilson Alb
raham and Leah Martin. A physician
was summoned from Packwood and he
had all his patients in good condition
within a few hours. The meat used
was bought in this city Wednesday.
Probably 700 or 800 people purchased
supplies at the shop from which it
came and no illness of any kind was
reported except in this case. But no
one seems TO know just when or how
ptomaine poisoning gets into food, or
how to prevent it, The most careful
housekeeper is sometimes subject to
it,
Manson.
A mass meeting of the farmers in
Manson territory interested in the pro-
posed farmers elevator, was held at
the city hall Saturday evening. Con-
sidering the bad afternoon there was a
large turnout. Those present We're
mostly from the west and south terri
tory, for the reason that that territory
was all that had been canvassed up to
that evening. Swan Nelson was called
to the chair and Jake Gingerich cho-
sen secretary Tom Griffin, who had
canvassed the southern territory, re-
ported over $1.10O subscribed and not
single farmer refusing. Axel john
son, who had canvassed the territory
west, had secured $1,000 and said a
few had refused, but he believed he
could eventually secure even those who
had hesitated at first.
OskaIoosa.
The J. S. Whitmore mill and dam at
the water works station on Skunk riv-
er will soon pass into history. The
family finds too many other things en-
gaging their time to look after the mill
property, and if the machinery is sold
to man in Minnesota. who holds an
option. the building will be torn down
and the dam abandoned. If this is
done it will remove from Mahaska
county an old-tme landmark and one
of the most picturesque structures in
this section of the state. 1t will also
necessitate improvements by the wa
ter company, as the removal of the
dam would expose the company's in.
take pipes to frost in winter time. The
Whitmore mill was the first structure
Of the kind in Mahaska county and
dates back to 1874
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
JAIL FOR A JOKE
Council Bluffs Mans Admission That
Another's Signature Was His Own
Causes His Arrest-ExpIains He
Was Pooling Hotel Clerk.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Aug. 10.-His own ad-
mission placed T. A. Wilson. a guest
at the Grand hotel. in Il bad predica-
placed under arrest by the police on
suspicion of being the person who on
August 1 succeeded in cashing two
forged drafts in this city.
On August / +. A. Wilson. register
ing from Charlottesville. Ind, at the
Grand hotel, induced Chief Clerk Park
to cash u draft for sS5 drawn in his
favor by the State Savings bank of
Charlottesville, Ind, on the Hanover
National bank of New York city.
He also succeeded in inducing John
Shelter CT the Manhattan club rooms
to cash IA similar draft for s125.
The drafts were deposited for collec-
ton with the Council Bluffs Savings
bank, which yesterday morning receiv-
ed word that the two drafts We're forg-
cries L. A. Wilson, the man arrested
yesterday afternoon, was in the act OF
leaving the hotel when the similarity
of the name on the register attracted
the attention of Clerk Park, who asked
him if he had stopped at the house a
few days ago. Wilson answered in
the affirmative.
rs that your signature?" asked Mr.
Park, as he turned to August | and
pointed out the name of F. A. Wilson
Charlottesville, Ind
Yes. Didn't you get your money
all right?"
II don't know whether I did or not,
replied Mr.. Park, as he called to one
of the bell boys to fetch an officer.
John Shelter on visiting the I. A
Wilson under arrest at once stated
that he was not the man for whom
he had cashed the $125 draft.
Wilson, after being detained a few
hours in the city Jail, was released
Chief Richmond, at Wilson's request
telephoned to Clarinda, Iowa, an6
Omaha, and his inquiries satisfied hin
that Wilson was not the man who
passed the forged drafts on August 1
Wilson explained that he meant it as {
joke when he said the signature of F
w. Wilson from Charlottesville, Ind.
on the register of the Grand hotel was
his. He said he had not been in Coun-
Gil Bluffs for several months and thai
when here before he had stopped al
! a Main street hotel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
SIXTEEN NEW CARS.
New York Company Given Contract 3,
Newton & Northwestern.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Aug. 10.-White & Com
pany, of New York. have been awarded
"a contract for sixteen new cars by the
Newton & Northwestern Railway Com
,pany. These cars will be the same
type and size of the new coaches on
the interurban to Woodward. OF
standard body, with double TRUCKS and
four motors to a car of 500 horse
power to a truck, they will have
speed capacity of so miles on, maxi
mum grade of 4 per cent. The delivery
of the new coaches will be made ir
October and 1t is expected to have
the line to Ames and Boone opened
by November 1. Fort Dodge line viii
probably not be finished before jan
uary l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
GRAF POSTMASTER RESIGNS.
Resignation Comes as Climax to So
ries of Sensational Episodes.

RES OF sensational CP'ooooS'
Special to Times Republican.
Graf, Aug. 10.-GraI is temporarily
without postoffice, Postmaster Joe
smith having resigned. but it is hoped
that his action will end the recent Sc
ries of sensational episodes which al
most had their termination in murder.
The carrier of rural route No. %, Jo-
seph Woodhouse, has been the cause OF
much of the trouble, and bad blood has
existed between him and Postmaster
Smith for some time. The climax
came recently when Carrier Wood
house made murderous assault upon
Smith with a revolver. The carrier
was disarmed before accomplishing his
design and is now bound over to the
grand jury
Since this trouble occurred Smith re-
fused to allow Woodhouse to carry the
mail. albeit he had orders from the de-
partment to do SO. Smith was firm. al
tho 1t is a serious offense to hold
up the United States mail. and 50 he
resigned. The mail has been delivered
by stage from Durango to the farmers,
and it is said that Joe Brietbach will be
appointed postmaster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
Division of German Lutherans
There Closes Contract For
Church Building
DISPUTE CAUSED DISRUPTION
The Quarrel Which Has Divided the
Church Was Over the Question of
What Synod 1t Should Belong to-
Work on New Structure Will Begin
at Once.
Special to Times-Republican.


Manila, Aug. 10.-This town is I'M
dergoing the sensation of bitter
church war, the ranks of the German
Lutherans having been divided by
strong differences of opinion over the
question as to what synod the congre-
CATION should belong. All hope of rec
onciiation now seems ended by the
fact that the division which branched
off from the main church here has de-
cided to erect a church building, and
that lots and property for that pur-
pose have been purchased of William
McCracken and f., l.. Van Slyke. The
contract has been let to Contractor
Turpin, of this place, and building will
begin at once. This division Is at
present holding it's services in the pub
lie school building here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
DELEGATE LOST $500
The Cause Of Democracy Costs Dole
gate Jesse Mccormick, of Hedrick a
Large sum-Pocketbook Containing
Valuable Papers and Money Missing.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo. Aug. 10.-The cause of
democracy has been costly one for
Jesse Mccormick of Hedrick, who was
a delegate to the state convention here.
Sheriff Caldwell yesterday received
a communication from d. w. Ham l.
ton. temporary chairman of the state
democratic convention regarding
loss sustained by delegate from
Keokuk county who was touched
just before leaving the city. Most OF
the loss was in very valuable papers
and the loser is very anxious to regain
them. The letter which follows is self
explanatory:
Sigourney, iowa, Aug. s.
Sheriff of Black Hawk County,
Waterloo, Iowa.
Dear Sir: write to inform you of
the loss of Jesse Mccormick of He'd
rick. Iowa, while attending the demo-
cratic convention in your city this
week He lost pocketbook contain
ing one note of $1,000, payable to him.
self, signed by Holcun and others;
one note Of $1,000 signed by G. Il.
Duke; one note of $500 signed by A.
f. Huffan, two certificates of deposit,
one for $50 on the State Bank of He'd
rick. Iowa, and one for $3.50 on the Ma
tional Bank of Hedrick. 1t also con-
tanned about $40 in cash.
He did not discover lbs loss until
lust as he was leaving the city. 1t Is
supposed that his pocketbook was
taken from his pocket. This is about
all the clew that he is able to give.
ANY information regarding the same
please send to Jesse Mccormick, He'd
rick, Iowa, R. f. D. No. 5.
You will remember meeting the
writer. who was temporary chairman
of the democratic convention. Mr.
Mccormick is quite an old gentleman
ana is feeling quite badly over his
loss. l wish you would write me also
if YOU find any trace of any of the
property.
Yours truly,
d. w. HAMILTON.
Sheriff Caldwell requests that amy
information regarding the loss from
local parties be sent 10 him. Practl-
cally all the papers lost are valueless
IN the finder but their loss means
! o,,ite an ENHANCEMENT for the loser in
Strengthening up the financial affs1rs
they represent The papers and cash
loss REPRESENT a value of $3,120.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10

which is charged up to the defendant
George L. Cooper. AS an offset 10
this, Dorm & McGinty have 1uds-
ment for 81 damages against Cooper
The suit is between rival hog pty-
ers In the town of Nicola. II has peeh
tried i'm the district court four separ-
ate times. a new trial being granted
the first three times thru errors Oh
either judge or jury or both. Ever!
Judge on the district bench has had a
chance at it IN some form or another
besides Judge Preston of Cedar Rap
IDS who held court here for a time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
DAVENPORT GIRL MISSING.

Gussie Winterton Was Employed In
Home Of Chicago Family.
Special to Times-Republican
Davenport, Aug, 10.-A story from
Chicago states that Gussie Winterton,
a Davenport girl who has been work.
ing there, is missing and the police
have been notified to look for her. Ac-
cording to the story received here the
girl was employed at the home of H. c.
Ferry, who lives on the south side,
It seems that while the family was
away frem home last Saturday the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
The Pocahontas News.

i5PCCIcT
Pocahontas, Aug. 10.-George Day,
former auditor of this county, has
bought half interest in F. b. Free
mans drug store. and will take posses
sion September 1st
W. S. Clark, editor of the Democrat,
and family, are making visit in Al
t,erta county, Canada, with two OF Mr..
(Harks brotherA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
RUNAWAY FATAL TO THREE.

Two More Children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Peterson, Botna, Die.
Special to Times Republican.
Manila. Aug. 10.-Two children aged
and years, of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Peterson, were injured yesterday at
Botna. These make three who sue
cumbed to injuries received in a re-
cent runaway in which Mrs. Peterson
and four children We're more or less
seriously hurt by being thrown into a
barbed wire fence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
BURNED TO DEATH.
Gasoline Explosion Fatal to Young
Wife Of Harry Brown, Burlington.

Special to Times-RepubI1caE.
Burlington, Aug. 10.-Mrs., Harry
Brown was burned to death at her
home here yesterday afternoon as the
result of a gasoline explosion. The
unfortunate woman was alone, and it
is believed that she was trying to fill
the tank when the disaster occurred.
When the firemen arrived they found
her lying dead on the kitchen floor,
with her clothing all burned from her
body. She was but 20 years of age,
and had been married only short
time Her husband is street car
conductor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10

girl disappeared and no trace of her
has been found since that time.
When questioned about the story
here the police stated that they knew
of no family by that name and had
not been able to locate such IA family
in Davenport.
The girl was about 20 years OF age
according to the message received and
was a good industrious girl. which
makes her disappearance all the more
nlNSi NriAllS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
EAT ToADsTooLs, MAY DIE.
Two Young Men From Indianapolis III
at Cedar Falls.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, Aug. 1o-Toadstools,
which they took for mushrooms, may
cause the death of two respectfully
dressed young men. Oscar Franklin
and Jacob WEIGH, who claim to be en-
route from their home in indianapolis,
Ind, to the harvest fields of Mime
sofa. After eating the toadstools they
were taken deathly sick, and being dis
covered by a farmer in field by the
roadside, were brought to Cedar Falls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
FALLS FROM ELEVATOR.

q. L. Webster, Of Eagle Grove, Severe
Iy Injured.
Special to Times Republican.
Eagle Grove. Aug. 1o-George L.
Webster, proprietor of the Great Wes-
tern elevator, was severely injured
Thursday morning by falling from the
top of his elevator. He sustained a
dislocated elbow and injuries about
his hip. He will be compelled to re-
main at home for some time before
resuming his duties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
NICOLA HOG CASE DECISION.
-Judqe Thorneil Assesses Costs, Of Al
most $500, to Plaintiffs.

Special to TImes-Republ1can.
Council Bluffs, Aug. 10.-The costs
in the Media hog case now amount to
almost $500, and by a decision just
rendered by Judge Thornell in the dis
trict court, the entire sum will have
to be paid by Dorm & McGinty the
plaintifrs. with the exception of $3.50
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
.|||inoisCentralR .R.
Annual Stockholders Meeting at Chi
cage, October II. Personal
Attendance Of Individual
Holders Desired.
Free Ticket to the Meeting

Public notice is hereby given that
the regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of the Illinois Central
Railroad Company will be held at the
company's office in Chicago, Illinois.
on Wednesday, October II, 1906, at II
o'clock noon.
To permit personal attendance at
said meeting there will be issued
To Each Holder Of One or More Shares
of the capital stock of the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad Company, as registered
ON the books of the company at the
close of business on Monday, Septem-
Der "a, 1906 w;no is OF full age,
A TICKET ENABLING HIM OR HER
TO TRAVEL FREE
over the company's lines from the sta
ton on the Illinois Central Railroad
nearest to his or hes registered ad'-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
FUNERAL OF REV. sHAFToE.
Fer Several Years Was Pastor at
Eagle Grove.

Special to Times Republican.
Eagle Grove, Aug. 10.-Rev. r. H
Shaftoe, who died at his home in Rich
land, Mo, Sunday night. was buried
here Thursday at Rose Hill cemetery
The news of his death came as a great
surprise to his many friends living ir
this city. For several years Rev. SHAFT
toe was pastor of the East Broadway
Baptist church, but for the past eight
years has held a charge at Richland
He was known as the Preacher Poet
ard was the author of many pleasing
verses. He leaves a wife and two sons
to mourn his loss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
BIG LAND DEAL.

Ninety three Acre Story County Farm
Sells for $13,695.
Special to Times Republican.
Ames Aug. 1o.-N. E. Gilmore, living
three and one-half miles northeast of
here, has transferred his ninety-t three
acre farm to Mr.. Ellis, now residing
near Nevada This is the biggest land
deal that has taken place in this vicin-
ity for some time, the consideration
being $13,695, am average of $ll5 per
acre. This is an excellent price for
farm land, but it is very much higher
than the average sale price of we'll inn
proved Story county farms this sea-
SON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE.
Action Filed Against c. e. Campbell
Former Owner Of Moorhead Times.

Special to Times Republican.
Onawa, Aug. 10,-Cruel and inhuman
treatment, and desertion for more than
two years, are the grounds upon which
Mrs. Mary Agnes Campbell. of Spring
Valley, has filed a petition asking q
divorce from Clarence f. Campbell
former owner of the Moorhead Times
Campbell got considerable advertising
about two years ago by commencing
actions in the Monona county district
court against his father-in-law, Jesse
Peck, for heavy damages. AS fast as
one suit was dismissed another woulG
be commenced and Mr.. Peck was pu
to much trouble and expense in de-
Tending suits. Campbell has removed
from Monona county and his residence
is now unknown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
DEATH OF A. LANeLAND

Was PFomIheht CtIzeH OF Eag1e SroVe
Died Of Typhoid Fever.
Special to Tlmes-Kepublican.
Eagle Grove, Aug. 10.-Andrew
Langland, prominent Norwegian citi-
zen of this place, died at his home on
the east side Wednesday night, after
a lingering illness of several weeks
duration. The cause of his death was
due to typhoid fever. The funeral
will be held Friday from the United
Lutheran church. He leaves, besides
his wife, eight children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO CROPS.
Farmers Are Becoming Seriously
Alarmed Over Excessive Rainfall.

Special to Times Republican.
Elka6er. Aug. 1o.-Threshing and
stacking in this county has been very
seriously retarded by the heavy rain
fall, which so far this month has
amounteG to about six inches. The
farmers are seriously alarmed owing
to the intense warm weather, fearing
that the grain will mould in the shock.
Within the last twenty-four hours over
two inches of rain has fallen, with
no outlook for clear weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
MADE STATE AGENT.
j. T. Harnett Will Seek Homes for In
dustrial School Boys Paroled.

Special to Times-Republican
Eldora, Aug. 1O.-Mr. ]. T. Harnett,
an officer at the Industrial school for
boys, for seven years, has been APP
pointed state agent for that institution.
1t will be his duty to find suitable
homes for boys out on parole, in case
the boys own home is found to be I'M
satisfactory, and to visit them a num-
Der of times each year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
PINE GROVE MAKES MONEY!.
Farmer Near Allison Sells $1,000 Wort
of Phone Poles.

Special to Times Republican
Waverly. Aug. 10-1. Nj. Fisher. VINO
owns a part of the Stout farm near
Allison, sold 1000 larch and pine trees
from his 20-acre grove planted about
thirty years ago. The trees We're sold
for telephone poles and they brought
S115 apiece, After the thousand poles
were taken out the grove hardly shows
that it ever was molested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-10
SON WOUNDS FATHER.

v. o. Bell and Parent, Of Ida Grove,
Come to Blows.
Special to Times-Republcan.
Ida Grove, Aug. 10.-As the climax
to disagreement over business mat
tiers, v. o. Bell and his father came
to blows in the meat market here own
ed by the father. Young Bell struck
his father on the head, infiicting a
wound which necessitated several
stitches to close it up
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-12-14
TiEE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
"Gradstreet's" Report Trade Lively
in Holiday Goods.

Rradstreet's Review reports that
coll weather has stimulated trade all
over the coHntry and that the buy
in of articles appropriate to the
holiday season is now in full swing.
Il adds:
Ia iobbing and wholesale lines in.
ventorying is abolt due, but it is
noteworthy taat trade is more than
ordinarily brisk for December Stocks
in some branches, dry goods, for in
stance, are down to a low point
Business on spring account is al that
coHld ne desired at this season. The
car shortage continues, though grain
deliveries in the Northwest are
fre@r but in the whole the paucity
OF railway facilities is seriously af-
fecting many sections, and in conse-
qUcncc supplies Of coal are very low
at numerous points, while some foun-
dries in the St Louis and Cleveland
districts have been compelled to close
be. ause Of inability to get deliveries
OF pig iron.
Manufacturers are busy the coun-
try over, the pressure being so great
as TO cause a considerable namber of
plants to work night and day. Labor
still continues scarce, additional
wage advances are recorded and the
tendency toward higher wages seems
to be undergoing continuous expaD-
sion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-12-14
SPORTING NEWS.

Statistics of the running turf &c:
America the leading Winnig owners
OF the year are Lord Derby and
James r. Keene, both breeders Of
classic event winners.
Harry C. Pulliam, the National
League baseball president, after
visit to England, tells of the success
that the American game made dur
ing the last summer in that country.
For the first time in its history the
United States Golf Association will
hold its annual meeting out of New
York. Chicago being the place Sc
lected.
One thousand and thirteen head
Of horses were sold at the Old
Glory sale at Madison Square Car
den, New York, last week. The total
sum realized was $429,S75, or an
average price of $424.27.
Members of a special athletic COM
mittee appointed by the Harvard
Board of Oyerseers may recommend
Harvard's withdrawal from intercol-
logiaJe sports
George Spear and Edward San
ders were ruled OF the trotting turf
for connection with the gold cup
scandal.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-12-14
Mother Writes For News
paper Sentence of Son
to Electric Chair.
DISPLAYS NO EMOTION


Herkimer, y Y, Dec. i2.-Ches-
t1r Gillette was sentenced last Mon
Gay to death in the electric chair at
Auburn Prison daring the week Of
laa Larry - for the murder of Grace
Brown.
Mrs. Loais2 NJ. Gillette sat in court
and reported for Denver news
lap'r the sentencing Of her own son
10 death.
Ele}oGth convicted OF the murder
On J"ly II Inst, at Big Moose Lake
il the AdirOAlaCk5, Of his discarded
sweetheart Grace Brown, of South
Otsciic, showed no sign of emotion
When Judso peyaadorf pronounced
sentence His fsca was male. bnt his
slcp was steady and his voice was IN
shaken when, in reply to the formal
question as TO whether he had any
thing to say before sentence was pro-
roancad. he replied II am inuC-
cent oi the crime charged in the in
dictment, ana therefore it should nos
he passed. Sentence was then pro-
nOJnced.
Immediately after he had been
sentenced Gillette lett the court
room. net even speaking to his
mother, who sat just behind him in