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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
Andrew Miller, an Old Resident
of Butler County, Struck on
Northwestern Track
BACK BROKEN; DIES INSTANTLY
Mr.. Miller Had Been to Visit One Of
Hi. Sons, and While En- Route Home
Met His Death-Engine Crew Saw
Him and Sounded Whistle, But MIL
Ter Didn't Hear.
Special to Times-Rcpublican.

Special to Times-Rcpublican.
Aredale, Sept. 27.-Andrew Miller, a
we'll known citizen of this place. and
one OF the Oldest residents of Butler
county, was instantly killed at $3.50 last
evening by being struck by an extra
south bound Northwestern freight
train. The accident occurred on pub
lie crossing one mile south of town.
Mr., Mill.r's back was broken, and he
sustained many bad bruises about the
body. When picked up the body was
almost out of the right-of- way, so far
was it thrown.
Mr.. Miller had been to visit one of
his sons, and was walking home, and
was just crossing the railroad tracks
when struck. He was seen by the train
crew, and the fireman sounded the
whistle vigorously. Mr.. Miller evident
ly failed to hear the sound. The train
was stopped and the body picked up
and taken back to Aredale.
Mr.. Miller was an old and respected
citizen of this community. He has
been here for forty years and was at
one time the richest man in this part
of the staten
He has three sons, Nett Miller and
Frank Miller, Of Dougherty, and Rob-
ert Miller, Of Aredale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
wouL-BE SUICIDE TO RECOVER.
Bessie Thompson Regrets Act and
Wants to Return Home.

Bessie Thompson Regrets Act and
Wants to Return Home.
Des Moines, Sept. 27.-Miss Bessie
Thompson, the Ottumwa girl who tried
to kill herself With carbolic acid Tues
ds cause she wanted her friend.
Ida Johnson, to have the love of Ar
thur Wing, has a chance to recover.
The girl regained consciousness this
morning, and to physicians made the
statement: yes, am sorry l tried
to end my life. It was wrong to do
it; it was useless. There is no reason
why J. should kill myself for any man.
I hope get well, and if 1 do want to
go home and stay with mother the
rest Of my life. l hope I'll have the
strength to pull thru"
City Physician Miller is not as san
guine over the girls condition as other
physicians. II don't see how she can
live" he said, "altho she is getting
along nicely"
That Miss Thompson now deeply re-
grets her act was evident in the few
words she said to physicians.
Mrs, Thompson, the sick girls
mother, is at Methodist hospital watch
ing her daughter. She did not leave
the young woman's side last night.
Police officers did not find Arthur
Wing yesterday afternoon, and it is
said that he is not wanted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
ATTACKED BY EMPL0YE
Superintendent crumbacker, Of Insane
Hospital at Independence, Seriously
Injured by EmpIoye, Whose Wife
Had Been Discharged From lnsti.

Special to Times Republican.
Independence, Sept. 27.-Because his
wife had been discharged from her po-
sition as an attendant in the women's
building at the institution for the in
sane at independence, George Wycoff,
head painter at the hospital, inflicted
serious and painful injuries on Super
intendent w. P. Crumbacker. Wycoff
and his wife went to Crumbacker's Of
fee, and after locking the door, the
former assaulted the superintendent.
The latter called for help after he had
been knocked down and badly bruised.
and the doctors finally managed to
gain entrance into the room. Wycoff,
who claims Crumbacker was unneces-
sarily harsh in discharging the woman.
was arrested at once DR.. Crumback-
ers injuries consist of a confusion OF
an eve. a lacerated cheek, and an in
jured back.
The matron Of the women's building
is said to be strict disciplinarian of
strong prejudices ,and having some diff
ficuIty with Mrs. Wycoff, sent her to
the superintendent, who discharged her
on the complaint made. The husband
resented this action, with the above re-
u11lfs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27

fits ,of a College Education" Miss
Grace Raymond of the music depart.
ment followed with number of vocal
selections which were exceedingly we'll
rendered and highly appreciated by
faculty, students and friends, who
heard her Miss Raymond is certain
next number will be chapel talk by
Professor Finke.
Newton.
Frank Barry, grandson of Elijah
Hackney, living five and a half miles
northeast of town. was seriously in
jured while helping unload hay. Barry
was in the hay loft and when the hay
was moved away, he threw the pitch
fork, with a broken handle to the
floor below, then descending the lad
der he jumped, when part way down.
falling onto the fork, the sharp ragged
handle passing thru the flesh of the
thigh and penetrating far up into the
rectum.
Ocheyedan.
Quite a severe electrical storm pass
ed over this section Tuesday night
At John Haag's, south of town, the
barn was struck and three calves and
colt killed The barn was not set
| Attire, but was badly splintered. The
barn and contents were insured in the
Farmers. At Henry SchmolTs, nea-
May City, a granary was struck and
set afire, but the flames were extin-
guished before much damage was done.
A mud hen, evidently frightened by
the storm, found its way into town and
crashed thru the window of j. W.
Keating's home
Boone.
Joseph Good, one of the prominent
farmers of the country residing in Har-
rison township, has what is considered
by many to be the banner field Of
corn in the county Recently Mr.
Good made test of his ninety acre
field and claims that the average yield
will be 9312 bushels to the acre An
ordinary yield is forty bushels and an
extraordinary good yield is sixty BUSH
els Mr.. Good says that he never saw
better field and thinks that the crop
this season turnout the state will beat
anything since 1895 Goeppinger Bros
have during the past week been MAX
ing inquiries from prominent farmers,
all growers Of corn, regarding the out
hook. All claim that the corn during
the past week has matured with such
IA pidity that it is practically out of
danger from frost One sample OF corn
taken from the L. NJ. Wahl farm in
this township, the Reed Yellow Dent
WAS almost perfect, the ear having
twenty four full rows Of kernels on IT,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
Cashier of Defunct McCutchen
Bank of Holstein, Accused of
Fraudulent Banking
TRIAL COMES OFF IN OCTOBER
Oscar Berger Will Be Brought to Ida
Grove From Seattle, WASH, to An
swer the Charge Against Him-Case
similar to That of Fred Mccutch.
en- Tried Last Spring.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republicah.
Ida Grove, Sept. 27.-Another case CT
fraudulent banking will be tried at the
October s term of court. Oscar Ber-
ger, cashier of the defunct McCutchen
Bank Of Holstein, was indicted by the
grand jury for fraudulent banking and
will be brought here from Seattle
Wash, for trial. The count upon
which he will be tried, is alleged ac-
ceptance of deposit of $50, from Mrs.
Jessie NJ. Stands, poor woman liv-
ing near Holstein. Fred McCutchen
was tried last spring on similar
charge and after trial lasting a week,
and costing Ida county over $1,000,
was acquitted. The Berger case will
develop much interest, as he was for
merly employed here by Mr.. Sleighton
for a number of years, and was we'll
known and highly respected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
President Of Corn Belt Meat
Producers Association Sick
in Chicago Hospital
CASE NOT YET CRITICAL
Mr.. Ames Has Been Feeling Badly for
Two Weeks and Finally Doctors Di-
asnosed His Case as Typhoid-Wife
and Daughter Go From Buckingham
to Be With Him.
Special to Times-Republican.

Buckingham, Sept. PA. L. Ames
of this place, we'll known turnout Iowa
as president of the Corn Belt Meat
Producers Association, is at the Pres
byterian hospital. Chicago suffering
an attack of typhoid fever.
Mr. Ames, according to his Wife, has
not been feeling we'll for two weeks,
but thought but little of his indispo-
sition He has been in Chicago look
ing after the interests of the Farmers
Live Stock Commission,
of which he is president. and finally
became so ill that he consulted
His case was Immediately
diagnosed as typhoid, which is at
present epidemic in Chicago, and he
was taken to the hospital
Mrs. Ames and daughter have gone
to Chicago to be with Mr.. Ames during
his illness. While Mr.. Ames is a very
sick man it is. as yet early to foretell
the outcome, or to consider his con-
dition especially dangerous.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
ASTHMA CAUSES DEATH.
Demise Of AIgona Woman, suffererfog
Years, Was Sudden.

Special to Times Republican.
Algona, Sept 27.-This community
was greatly shocked at the death of
Mrs. r. +. Hedrick, of this city, which
occurred on Monday. Altho Mrs. He'd
rick was not in good health, she had
been considered by all to be much bet
ter than for some time. She had
asthma, and had been a sufferer for
about sixteen years, but on Monday
morning she was taken worse, and
death came before assistance could be
secured. Mrs. Hedrick was woman
we'll liked by all who knew her. She
was born in Ogle county, Illinois, in
1916. She leaves to mourn her loss,
two sons and two daughters, and q
husband. She was married to Mr.. He'd
rick in the year 1865. and for num-
Der of years lived at McGregor, where
Mr.. Hedrick was in the employ of the
c., M. & st. p Railway. He is now
station agent in this city. The funeral
was held from her residence on Cali
street yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
Rev o. II. Holmes conducting the ser
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

days ago. There is only one NOR.
child in the family, son, who is at
home, threatened with being taken
other children. The condition of the
two young women is considered SER
ious.
Dubuque.
Rafferty's slough, In the southern
part of the city, will contain 5000
choice game fish, which will be placed
there In October under the super
vision of Fish and Game Warden Bar
meier. The slough will be seined on
Tuesday and all coarse fish, such as
carp and buffalo, will be removed
preparatory to planting the game va
rietles.
Webster City.
horse belonging to j. M. Dunbar
ran away upon the streets and by
what seems like miracle, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dunbar, who
was in the buggy, escaped with only a
few scratches upon her face, altho the
buggy was overturned and the horse
which was going at breackneck
speed, tore lose from the vehicle. The
frightened animal also collided with
two other buggies, doing slight dam
age.
Orient.
Orient has an unique celebration
this week 1t is called pumpkin day"
and prizes will be given for the big
gest pumpkins and the best pump
kin pies, besides various other prizes
for produce cereals, flowers, fancy
work, sports and amusements. There
was a base ball tournament on the
two days. Tuesday and today, a
balloon ascension and parachute leap
and some clever specialties by a group
Of novelty artists. Hon. w. l. Smith
spoke Tuesday morning.
Cascade.
William Pagan, of Habrite Canada,
formerly of this place, had good BIZ
Of misfortune one day last week A
prairie fire was running over that part
Of the country An effort was made to
control the flames. At one time It
seemed as tho they We're subdued
however after the midnight hour. the
fire leaped over the fire break and in
short time, his new barn, 500 bushels
of oats, one horse. all mis- hogs, wagon
and harness were all destroyed. 1t
was a big loss
Charles City.
The college faculty has Decided to
give sepies of chapel talks, recitals.
and entertainments of various kinds at
the college chapel each Friday morn
ing at a:45. DR. f. F.. Hirsch opened
the course with talk on CHE Bene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
DIES ON DOORSTEP.
Demise of N D. LAS, Aged Sheldon
Resident, Was Sudden.

Special to Times-Repubiican.
Sheldon, Sept. H.-Death suddenly
claimed A. D. Lias, a highly respected
citizen. who came to Sheldon from
Grand Mound, Clinton county, nearly
thirty years ago, and worked at the
carpenter trade until within a few
years, when he took up the occupation
of carpet weaving. He fell dead near
the door of a neighbor.
Mr.. Las was quite old and feeble
but was about the streets as usual
when he was stricken down. 1t is said
of Mr.. Las that he never missed a SER
vice of the Methodist church, of which
he was an old member, when the
weather would permit of his going
His wife died number of years ago,
and since then he has made his home
with his danphfar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27

TO Texas for her health about one
year ago, after the death of her nus
band, who was also affected with con-
consumption. She had been gaining IN
health since she has been there, but
about one week ago she sent for hef
mother. The latter got there on FIJI
day Of last week, found her in very
low condition. and saw that the END
was near. She leaves besides her
mother, brother, and two daughters
ages IL and I. The younger girl Is a.
SO a consumptive, and may not hive
very many years. The funeral has nor
been arranged for, as it is not certain
as to when the body will arrive, but
it is thought 1T will be on Sunday. from
the NJ. e. church and the funeral ser
vices will be preached by Rev c. #.
Spray, of this city. She was member
of the Methodist church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27

Dubuque.
William Jones, aged 70 years, son
of the late General Jones, died at
Mercy hospital following an illness OF
ten days duration. The body was
laid to rest in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Red Oak.
The recent sale of the keystone mill
building, or better known as the South
Mill" by Nate Wilson to j. M. King,
will remove one of the early landmarks
of MONTGOMERY county. Altho not the
first mill to be built in the county, it is
the oldest one standing at the present
time.
Spirit Lake.
While fishing on Spirit lake Satur-
day Ernest Carlton captured six
pound pickerel with his hands The
pickerel had silver bass in its mouth
and was about exhausted from it's eff
fort to swallow the game fish The
bass weighed about pound and a
half
AtaIissa.
Almost dead from the loss of blood
16-year-old Clarence Peterson was
found by two farmers at the roadside
with his foot cut off at the ankle by
a mower with which he had started
ont to cut weeds along the roadside.
He was 40 weak from loss of blood
Mat fears are entertained for his re-
covery.
Shenandoah..
George Lindberg has purchased the
Iohn Ilndberg half section of land
in Douglas township, paying $4,000
for 1t. and will take possession the
first of March. Mr.. Lindberg depart
ed for Colorado last evening where
he goes to pick up bunch of cattle
for his new farm and will get back the
middle of next week.
Dewitt.
Thomas Navin. born and reared IN
Dewitt, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dem
mis- Navin old settlers of Clinton coun-
ty, is dead at his home in Seattle
Wash. Mrs James Quinn and Mrs
John Nagle of Davenport, are sisters
of the decease A brothefFlives here.
Mr. Navin was well known to a large
circle of friends in this vicinity, who
will regret TO learn of his death.
Sioux City.
The roll of the family Of George
Diedeker, of James. Ia, might De
called at the Samaritan hospital with
only one absentee. Albert Dfedekee.
the fourth one of the family to enter
the hospital, i'll Of typhoid fever was
brought to Sioux City yesterday and
is being treated. along with the rest.
Mary and Lizzie Diedeker entered last
week, and Herman Raeceker several
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
BIG DAY FOR sHRINERs.
New Za-Ga-zie Temple at Des Moines
Dedicated Today.

Special 10 Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Sept 27.-The largest
and most distinguished crowd OF
Shriners ever gathered in this city,
is here today, to witness the dedica-
ton of the new building by the Za-Ga.
Zig temple of the Mystic Shriners.
The dedication is considered the great
est event in local Shrine history, and
it is to be duly celebrated. Shr1ners
are coming from all the leading tenn
pies in the middle west and as far
as Denver to help their Des Moines
brethren dedicate their temple.
Imperial Potentate Alvah p. Clay
ton of st. Joseph, Mo-, and his i'm
perial officers reached the city about
o'clock last evening over the Great
Western. They were met at the train
by number of the Des Moir.ss
Shriners This morning the imperia al
potentate and his assistants were
shown the city in automobiles furnish
ed by Des Moines Shriners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
GUILTY MEN CAUGHT
Marshal Cooper of Allison, With As.
sistanee, Takes in Custody the Two
Italians Who Shot, Two Other La
borers, MortaIIy Wounding One, at
OeIwein

Special TO Times Republican
Allison, Sept. 27.-Marshal Cooper
with the assistance of Richard Bur
bridge and Station Agent Simons, eff
fected late yesterday afternoon the
capture of Nick Favia and Nick Parti-
fills two Italian laborers who had been
employed on the Chicago Great West
ern at Oelwein. On Monday evening
these two men became ehraged over a
beer deal, and shot couple of the
members of the gang, wounding one of
them in the arm and mortally wound
ing the other thru the breast.
Marshal Tom Riley of oelwein came
up from Oelwein last night for the
men, recognizing them at once as the
guilty parties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
CAN GET BROWNS BODY.
Sister Of Zach Brown Recovered Body
From State University.

Special 20 Times Republican.
Iowa City, Sept, 27-Bodies which
are shipped to the state university of
Iowa for use of the students in dissec-
ton are never placed on the operating
tables for several months after their
reception here. On account of this fact
it was possible for the sister of Zach
Brown to recover the body of the man
which had been shipped here this week.
Brown, while working on high scat
folding, near Mason City, lost his ball
ance and fell, being instantly killed.
AS there were no relatives there to
take charge of the body, it was i'm
mediately shipped to the state uni
versity. A few hours after the remains
had left Mason City, the sister of the
deceased man wired from Pekin, ILL.,,
that she would pay all of the expenses
of a burial. The university authorities
We're Immediately notified here and the
body was recovered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
DIES IN DENVER,
Wife of Former Chancellor Craig, OF
Drake University, is Dead.


Drake University, is Dead.
Special to FINES Republican.
Des Moines, Sept. 27.-Rev. and Mrs.
c. F. Medbury, of University Place,
are in receipt of telegram announc-
ing the death in Denver of Mrs. Will
lam Bayard Craig, wife of former
Drake University chancellor. The fun
eral will be held in Denver Sunday.
Mrs. Craig had been in ill health for
long time and in the hope of recoV-
cry submitted to an operation of great
difficulty. Her death was consequent
upon the operation. tho not immediate.
Denver was the home of DR.. and
Mrs. Craig. even before they came to
Des Moines, and she had wide circle
of friends in that city. DR.. Craig mas
been the pastor of the Central Chris
tian church there since they returned
west in 1902 Mrs. Craig formerly was
Miss Emma Pickrell She lived in
Mechancsville, IIll.. at the time of her
to DR.. Craig.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
FORMER iowAN PROMOTED.

Reoister and Leader Man Now News
Editor of Washington Post.
Washington, D. c., Sept PHI. r.
Jones, formerly of The Des Moires
Register and Leader. and the LES
Moines Leader for years. one of the
best known newspaper men of Iowa,
has been made news editor of the
Washington Post, John r. McLean's
paper. Mr.. Jones has been telegraph
editor of the Post for the past two
years and by reason OF his services
has been promoted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
FALL BREAKS NECK.

Des Moines Man Tumbes From Sioux
City Telephone Pole.
Special to Times-RepuplicaE.
Sioux City, Sept 27-Either losing
his footing Or being knocked off by
coming in contact with a live wire
Joseph O'Connel, cable splicer for
the Iowa Telephone Company, fell
twenty feet from a telephone pole
yesterday afternoon and broke his
neck, dying Immediately His parents
are said to live in Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27

and billing the remainder to Daven-
port on the l. & 1. interurban. He was
arrested at the depot in company with
Clinton girl, who was going to Dav-
export with him. Strohm has COM
menced serving his sentence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
CHARGED WITH SEDUCTION.
Nicholas w. Spencer, of Loveland, Re.
leased on Bond Of $500.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Sept. 27.-Nicholas
w. Spencer, of Loveland, was releas-
ed on a bond of $500. to insure his APP
pearance in court here to answer to
a charge of seduction brought against
him by Maggie Foreman, daughter
of William Foreman, of Honey Creek.
,rhe complaining witness is IS years
of age, and the alleged offense is said
to have been committed last March.
Spencer was married last June to
Miss Ella Campbell, of Loveland
Within week of his wedding he was
arrested on an information filed by
Miss Foreman, who claimed that up
to the very day Of his marriage to
Miss Campbell, Spencer had declared
his intention of becoming her husband.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
BussE ASKS HABEAs CORPUS.
Ian Sentenced to Death for Wife MUIR
der, Seeks Relief.

Special to Times-Repupiican.
Des Moines, Sept. 27.-Arguing the
grounds set forth when the governor
was asked for and granted a stay of
execution on behalf of Louis Busse,
the latters attorneys have filed their
brief and argument in their applica-
ton for writ Of habeas corpus, APP
pealed from Judge Thompson. of Linn
county. 1t is probable the case can
be carried along until the legislature
meets, and it will then be asked to
take up the case again. Busse is SEN
fenced to death for wife murder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
FIRE AT COLLINS,
Farm House Burns, With Family Alb
sent-Other News.
Special to Times-Republican.


Collins, Sept. 27.-Phill Oznum's
house, north of town, burned down
Sunday afternoon, While the folks were
away from home visiting. The origin
of the fire is not known. When first
discovered by one of his neighbors the
kitchen was on fire. They succeeded
in getting but very little out of the
house. The loss is partly insured.
The old soldiers gave Zip" Harden-,
burg a grand surprise. Mr.. Harden
burg is going to move to Oklahoma to
make his future home.
L. Marsh and wife from California.
are visiting their many friends in Col
Inns.
Mayor Hall has returned home from
Missouri, where he was on business
and pleasure trip. His wife and baby
accompanied him home. Mrs. Hall has
been visiting her father and mother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-27
CLINTON AUTO MlsHAP.
Occupants Thrown Into Deep Ditch
and One Badly Hurt.

'o O's 0H'J ''s
Clinton, Sept. 27.-Driving at q ter
rifle rate Of speed, w. B. Dbensberger
and J. G. SPAIN had narrow escapes
from death yesterday morning in an
automobile accident which resulted
from the steering geer of the machine
refusing to work and precipitating the
car and Ats occupants into deep ditch
in the west edge of the city.
MIR. Spain who escaped with a bad
shaking up and few scratches and
bruises, quickly went to the assistance
of Mr.. Ebensberger who was seriously
hurt. Two Of Mr.. Ebensberger's ribs
were broken and he had received other
bruises and less serious injuries. The
ambulance was called and the injured
man was taken to Mercy hospital.