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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-27
Caught Many Suckers.

department officials, inquiries regard
ing imaginary estates in Holland be-
came so great that the United States
minister made a report setting forth
the fraudulent character of the publ
cations soliciting subscriptions in
money from parties living in the
United States Since then there have
been the "Anneke-Jans," the Cronk-
heit," the Van Cot" the ivan Dusen,"
the Weber" the "Brant" and the
'Metzger.'' These fictitious estates"
which are supposed to represent mil
lions, actually represent nothing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-02-27
Estates Do Not Exist.

These estates do not exist" says
Minister HILL "They are myths, will
O'-the-wisps, fakes. The Bank of
Holland" in which the unclaimed
millions are alleged to be deposited,
does not exist. Careful investigation
induces the belief that these estates
originated in the brain of some ras-
cal Spectator Or spectators, who, i'm
posing on human credulity, found
many victims and feeced them most
profitably If these estates ever had
a bona fide existence, they came clear
ly within the purview of the statute
of limitations passed by the Dutch
parliament in 1852, by which all un
claimed inheritances escheated after
a lapse of five years to the state. Ev-
cry dollar spent in reference to these
estates is so much money wasted"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

parture was evidently to get away
before any OF his creditors should be-
come aware of the fact that he was
on the move. He sold Challman Bros
ten acres of corn which existed only
In his mind, and on which he received
the money. He also purchased a $40
watch from John Hicks only the eve
ming before his departure, promising to
pay for it in a day or two, or as soon
as he c4lld haul his grain, which did
not exist He undoubtedly did several
others in similar ways. He also left
his landlord, John Franken, in the hole
for a small amount.
Bancroft.
A $4,000 corporation was organized
here this week for the purpose of
drainage construction and for the
manufacture of cement drainage tile
They have already made arrangements
to buy a large dredge in addition to
the machines for drainage and for lay
ing tile now operated by Messrs. A. L.
Hunt and j. ]. Warrick. 1t is under
stood that the new corporation has
plenty of capital and that they have
already procured site and are to put
up a large building for manufacturing
cement tile and for the repair and
possibly the manufacture and repair
of drainage machinery. The parties
interested in the new corporation are
]. H. Welp, DR.. Walters, c. j. Len
ander, A. L. Hunt, w. j. Anderson, j.
j. Warrick.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
UNCLE SAM DELAYS MATCH.

Sweetheart Of Iowa Danish Farmer,
Has Trouble Getting Passport.
Special to Times Republican,.
Mason City. Nov. 1O.--After an anx-
ious wait of over six weeks, two young
people were united In marriage today.
who, for time. thought that Uncle
Sam was taking undue liberties with
their love affair. Early In the sum-
mer. Jorgen p. Gormson. "a young Dan
ish farmer living north of this city.
sent to his native country for his
sweetheart, Miss Laurenza Hansen
who in due course arrived in Boston
Under the stringent laws which just
now govern the exclusion or expul-
sion of immigrants the girl was de-
tanned at Boston, while an inquiry was
made relative to her destination and
future She was strong healthy and
abundantly able to work and told the
officials that she was the bethrothed
wife of Mr. Gormson, and was due In
Iowa by October 30
In order to be sure, request was
sent here to Mr.. Gormson asking that
he make affidavit that he expected to
marry the girl, which he gladly did,
forwarding the document by return
mail. This was not sufficient, so tel
egram was sent to the officials here
asking for further information. wheth-
er Mr.. Gormson was really resident
OF the county. The official looked up
the young Dane, and was again assured
of his intentions towards the girl, and
from the records 1t was learned that he
was resident and also a citizen. The
testimony of the local officials served
to allow Miss Hansen her passport, and
in few days she arrived, when a
quiet wedding followed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10

body so that she was unconscious for
several hours. The team ran into a
buggy occupied by Mrs. Boyd, the
mother of Mrs. E. F. Johnston, wreck
ing the buggy but the lady fortunately
escaped unhurt.
Fire destroyed the livery barn owned
by e. e. Dayton at Kalona and in
which was located the livery business
Of Dayton & Stutsman. All of the
horses and much of the stock were
removed from the barn but nothing
could be done to save the other prop
erty, which was worth in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. There is some in
surance upon the property lost, but not
nearly enough to cover it.
Britt.
Rev. and Mrs c. G. Marshall and
children left Monday for their new
home at Cresco. They have been in
Britt nearly six years and have many
friends here who are sorry to see them
leave, but will wish them prosperity
and happiness in their new home Be-
fore they left the congregation of the
church presented them with a hand
some $50 clock, which will serve as a
reminder of their pleasant sojourn in
Britt.
Crystal Lake.
Chris Mortenson had lucky escape
from what might have proven a serious
accident Sunday morning. He was out
shooting ducks, and was in the act
of throwing the lever of the repeating
shotgun which he was using when a
shell was exploded, throwing powder,
shot and pieces Of the shell with ter
rifle force against his face and body.
Outside of a few scratches received,
Chris is just as good as new, but he
has dissolved partnership with re-
peating shotguns.
EddyviIIe.
Charles Newhouse, a young man
from near Abba, who has been in the
employ of Silas Matherly on his farm
south Of town, met with very un-
fortunate accident Monday about noon.
He was working with a team and find
ing some repairs necessary to the har-
ness he was using his knife, when
the instrument slipped and struck him
in the eye, cutting the member wide
open. A physician took him to the
hospital at Ottumwa the same after
noon, where, with the assistance Of
other physicians. he removed the eye.
SchaIler.
L. L. Townsend, who has been living
on the John Franken place just east
of his home place, took his departure
from this section in a rather hasty
manner last week. His hurried de-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10

election. The standpatters who voted
for Porter. at first SO jubilant. have
vanished. The democrats in Greene
county elected two county officers, re-
corder and one supervisor. The re-
publican majority in the county was
materially reduced on the entire ticket.
Corn husking is being pushed vigor-
ously. Corn cribs filed loom up every
where and some farmers say they Will
soon be done husking
District court convenes at Jefferson
next Monday, with the usual docket.
Judge Church and Judge Powers
were reelected in the Sixteenth judi
cial district by handsome majorities.
AL. Springer, formerly Of this place.
but for several years a resident or
Kansas, has rented farm near here
and will return to Greene county.
Professor Amlie has been under the
weather for the past few days with an
attack of malaria.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10

AIgona.
It is understood that these are cru
cial days on mail routes l, 2 and out
of Algona. The department was given
notice that the roads must be fixed up
or the service will be discontinued or
suspended.
Conrad.
Lee vanNice picked 165 bushels Of
corn Saturday, and Monday and Tues.
day 100 blu. each day. He has picked
an average of 115 bushels per day for
twenty-one days We think this is the
q1usking record for Grundy county.
Grundy Center.
Lou George. Of Melrose township,
is making record as corn husker.
He husked 1913 bushels in one day of
nine hours last week, and never
averages less than 100 bushels a
day. There are> three huskers in the
George corn field who crib $50 bushels
a day.
Des Moines.
The fish car "Hawkeye" of the Iowa
fish commission, reached Des Moines
early Wednesday evening and twelve
fish tanks containing $4,000 game fish
were Immediately loaded upon wagons
and taken to the foot of Center street
where their contents were emptied into
the Des Moines river.
Ogden.
broken into Monday evening, an east
window being forced. The miscreant
seemed to have enriched himself to the
extent of about Is cents in change, no
other property being disturbed outside
of disturbing some of the papers of the
office.
Eagle Grove.
Announcement has Just been made
that Messrs. Charles Duer and Fred
Foil have purchased one of the lead
ing dry goods stocks in Freeport, ILL.,,
the deal having been completed the
first of the week. Messrs. Duer and
Fall are now at Freeport invoicing
preparatory to taking possession of
the stock. The deal will represent
over $4,000.
Audubon.
Mrs. Joseph Wolf was quite badly
injured in a runaway last Saturday
afternoon about three miles southwest
of town. According to our informa-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf were driving
home in wagon when some one else
drove past them on the road. Like
many other horsemen, he didn't
like it and concluded he would drive
past the fellow and gain his lost posi-
ton. But in doing so the team became
frightened and ran away throwing both
IF them ont and b1-uising Mrs Wolf
about the head and upper part Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
Buffalo Center News.


Buffalo Center, Nov. 1O.-Election
passed off very quietly here, the only
contest being on constable, but all the
regular nominees were elected
The last Of the threshing was fin
ished here on SATURDAYS, just before
the rain started. The Tylu and Sny-
der outfits had to pull home i'm the
mud.
H. o. jones' of the drug firm of Mol
lus & Company, was called to the old
home at Shellsburg, Wis, by the SER
ious illness of his mother
The citizens committee canvassed
the town and secured lecture course
for this winter. The first number will
be given the 18th by the Columbian
Entertainers. They come we'll recon-
mended.
The regular fall migration Of ducks
is ON in earnest. Some Of our local
nimrods report quite nice bags.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
Tanrsu dtag1 arnu Nnurn,her 10 1906

If you accept my proposal in answer
to your cablebram l shall tell you the
exact conditions to realize plan about
which you must keep the most ab-
solute secrecy. AT the same time
shall send IA certificate Identifying my
person and the cause OF my captivity
AS ii is prohibited me to receive
public correspondence please send
your cable to the address OF my serV-
ant, who has the charge of helping
nue.. This is his address: Valencia,
Spain. Guarch Lista Felegrafos.
Waiting your answer. | am
Yours faithfully,
ANDRES LOPES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
SUDDEN DEATH At MILFORD.
e. L. Hamburg Dies Of Blood Poison
ing-other News.

Milford, Nov. 1O.-E. L. Hamburg
died very suddenly last night from
blood poisoning, starting from boil un-
der his arms. He leaves a wife ana
two children.
j. l.. Bascom's election as represent
tative from Dickinson county. came to
him as q birthday present the 9Th of
November being his birthday.
H. H. Overacker has his fine dwell
ing nearly completed. 1t is made out
Of cement blocks and cost about $4.
900. 1t is modern in every way, having
light of his own, hot water heating
plant, and hot and cold water, all over
the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
Run Over by Load Of Corn.

Special to es-Republican.
Iowa City, Nov. 10.-The little son
farmer of this county, died, yesterday
from injuries sustained by being run
over by load Of corn He fell in
front of the wagon and the wheel pass
ed over his head.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
Gang of Notorious Men Send Dav-
EXPORT Citizen Letter Alleg-
ing Hidden Fortune
WRITER IN SPANISH PRISON
Claims to Have Fled to America, and
When Compelled to Return Because
Of Daughter, to Have Buried His
Treasure Near Davenport-Requests
Reply by Cable.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Davenport. Nov. 1C-Ernest Moetzel.
of this city, is in receipt of strange
letter, believed to have been sent by
gang of men, who have worked one
of the most notable swindles in the
whole United States, and have been
sought by detectives for years. Altho
Mr.. Moetzel did not prove the victim
they hoped he would, the fact that
many are taken In Is evinced from the
letters that continue to come, altho the
notable bunch Of tricksters who are
behind the deal have worked the
scheme for years. The letter comes
postmarked from Spain, and bears the
date of September 10. 1906, which Is
the time that 1t was mailed there.
What would happen If Mr. Moetzel ca
bled, as requested, can only be conjec-
tured, but 1t is probable that he would
then get request for funds. The let
ter follows:
Castle Fort of Valencia.
September 10, 1906.
Mr.. Ernest Moetzel-Dear Sir: The
situation which surrounds me and the
sad fate which has befallen my daugh-
ter, Is years OF age, whom / maintain
as a boarder in the College at ST En-
ena, are the circumstances which OBJ
lige me to direct myself to you Of
whom l have the best references.
Being a captain treasurer of foot
soldiers in garrison in the city of Car
tagena, to comply with my conscience,
l Joined the rebellion which was to
take place in the month of January
last in behalf Of the Spanish repub-
lie, but as we We're victims of the
greatest treason I was obliged to emf
CRATE on American ground, taking
with me the money which / had to my
charge, valued at 10000 pounds ster-
ing. After residing some time in this
country I received the sad news that
my wife had died leaving my dear
daughter without help. In the sad sit
uation found myself in the necessity
of coming back to Spain to help my
daughter and bring her in my company
to America.
Before starting, considering 1t i'm
prudent to take along with me this
sum of money I decided to hide it in
the meighborhood of Davenport, talk
ing Immediately a. plan of the ground
with all the, marks and measures of
the spot Then being satisfied that
the money was in security 1 started
for Spain. When arrived 1 was dis
covered Immediately by the police,
brought before the militia authorities
at Cartagena and condemned to eight
years military seclusion. Then the
government decided that I should be
a prisoner in this castle.
AS soon as this letter is in your
hands and if you are disposed to help
me to recover this money please an
swer me by cablegram Git is imprudent
that you make your reply by letter. in
order that my daughter and her gov
erness may start for yaur house,
bringing the plan and all the instruc-
tons for the discovery Of the money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
TWO LADS KILLED
Henry Hanson's Small Son, at Dows,
Died Friday From Injuries Received
Sunday-FelI Under Wagon Wheel
Jacob swartzendruber's Son, Near
Iowa City, Falls Under Wagon.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican
Dows Nov. -10.-Henry Hanson, an
S-year-old son of blacksmith, died
Friday evening from an accident which
occurred last Sunday. Will Carr was
driving, wagon with another tied be-
hind, and the little fellow attempted
to ride on the tongue and fell under
the wheel, and his skull was fractured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
FUNK coNvALEscING.

As Soon az Able the Senator Will
Leave for California for the Winter.
Special to Times-Republlcan.
Spirit Lake, Nov. 10.-AAfter being
confined to his bed for twelve weeks,
Senator Funk is slowly convalescins,
and 1t is hoped he will be able to be
up and around the house in few days
AS soon as he is able to travel, Mr..
Funk, accompanied by his wife. will
leave for San Diego, Cal, where they
will spend the winter His many
friends are confident that the senator
will regain good health and strength
during his stay in the land of flowers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
CAUGHT BY THE Grip
RELEASED BY PE-RU-NA.
La Grippe Is Epidemic Catarrh

II A GRIPPE spares no class or ma
IL tionality. The cultured and the
ignorant, the aristocrat and the pauper,
ject to la grippe. None are exempt-all
are liable.
La grippe is well-named. The original
term, Ia grippe, is French, but 1t has
been shortened by the busy American
to one word "grip."
new word has been coined which de-
scribes the disease exactly.
The ailment clings to the patient as
tenaciously as IL some terrible giant had
clutched him In fatal clasp.
Men, women and children whole
towns and cities are caught in the bane-
full grip Of this terrible monster.
Have you the grip2 Or, rather, has
the grip caught your If SO, read the
following letters.
These testimonials will show you the
quickest aud best means Of Kidding your
self OF this tenacious disease and its
after-effccts.
Suffered Twelve Years from Auter-
Effects Of La Grippe.
Mr.. Victor Patneaude, 82S Madison
St., Topeka, Kas., a well-known carpen-
ter and member of knights and Ladies
Of Security, writes:
"Twelve years ago had severe at
tack Of la grippe and never really re-
covered my health and strength-but
grew weaker every year, until l was
unable to work.
"Two years ago began using Peruna
and it built up my strength SO that in q
couple Of months / was able to go to
work again.
"This winter had another attack Of
la grippe, but Peruna soon drove it out
Of my system.
"My wife and I consider Psruna .
household remedy"
Pneumonia Followed La Grippe
Pe-ru-na. the Remedy That
Brought Relief.
Mr.. T. Barnecott, West Aylmer, On
tario, Can, writes:
Last winter was i'll with pneumonia
after having 10 grippe. took Peruna
for two months, when became quite
we'll, and can say that any one can be
cured by it in . reasonable time and at
little expense.
"Every time take cold, take some
Peruna, which makes me we'll again.
81 also advised it for my daughter who
was so i'll with prostration that she could
not follow her trade Of dress making.
"a bottle of Peruna made such q
change in her that she has been able to
follow her trade ever since.
81 also induced q young lady, who was
al rundown and confined to the house
to take Peruna, and after taking Peruna
for three months shells able to follow
her trade Of tailoring.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
Normal Win. al Home.

Cedar Falls, Nov. 10--By a COM
plete vote Of to 0, the Cedar Falls
Normal school won the annual debate
here Friday night against Ames Col
lege. Normal took the negative side
of the subject: Should the United
States Impose a Tariff on Goods
Brought From the Philippines" Much
enthusiasm was manifest over the
complete victory achieved from Ames,
as out Of a total Of eleven debates held
Normal has won seven. A great aud
fence witnessed the contest in the aud
itorium.
F. Bruins, Charles Mantle and Paul
Colgrove composed the negative, while
i. D. Garberson, c. A. Kunfer and O..
"A. Conagan took the affirmative for
Ames
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
Grand junction News.
,io1 20 Times-Rer,lhl

Grand Junction, Nov. 10.-The fu-
neral of Mrs. R. Haynes occurred at
the family home here. Deceased left
four children motherless, the youngest
only 10 days old, and husband to
mourn her loss. The family recently
moved here, the husband being In the
employ of the c. & n. w. Railway
Company Deceased died from neu-
Ralgia of the heart.
Evseything Is settling down after
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
.dost Effective Medicine Ever Trle
for La Crlppe."

for La Grippe"
Robt. L. Madison, A. NJ, Principal Of
Cullowhee High School, Painter, N. c.,
is chairman Of the Jackson County
Board of Education. He has for nearly
six years been teaching in Painter.
He is writer Of occasional verse and
has contributed to q number Of leading
papers and magazines, Religious, edu-
cational and secular.
In speaking Of Peruns, Mr.. Madison
says:
81 am hardly ever without Peruna in
my home. It Is the most effective medi-
cine that have ever tried for Ia grippe.
cit also cured my wife Of nasal ca
tarrh. Her condition at one time was
such that she could not at night breathe
through her nostrils.
"In consequence, On infiamed con-
dition of the throat was brought
about, getting worse and worse, and
yielding to no remedy until Peruna was
tried"
For special instructions, address DR..
Hartman, President Of the Hartman
Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
chapped Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water,
dry with a towel and apply Chamber
lain's Salve just before going to bed
and a 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, 1906-11-10
PET BEARS DIDN'T AGREE.
Buffalo Center Man Had Two, But One
May Die.
Special to TimeS-RepubIican.

special 70 TlmeS-KepublIcan.
Buffalo Center, Nov. 10.-C. e. Mall
lory, Of this place. is liable to lose one
of his strange pets. He has two huge
bears and he made cement cave for
them to- hibernate in. but when he
turned them together they at once
started to fight, and so fierce was the
struggle that before they could be
separated, one of them was badly
hurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10
BIG DEAL in REAL, ESTATE.
Spirit Lake Resident Buys a Whole
Township in Colorado.
Saoeial &f Times RenIhlican

Spirit Lake, Nov. 1O.--Mr. and Mrs.
L. E. Francis have returned from Il
two weeks trip in Colorado. While In
Colorado Mr.. Francis purchased fui!
township of western real estate. He has
great faith in the future Of that coun-
try. this being the second large tract
Of land which he has purchased within
the past thirty days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10

When you're broke the girls are shy
They turn and fly as you come nigh
Brace up old man, show some pluck
Take Rocky Mountain Tea: twill
change your luck.
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10

"I can recommend Peruna for all such
who are i'll and require tonic"
systemic Catarrh, the Result OF La
Grippe. Pe-ru-na Receives Credit
for Present Good Health.
Mrs. Jennie w. Gilmore, Box "A, White
Oak, Ind. Ter, formerly Housekeeper
for Indiana Reform School for Boys,
writes:
"six years ago had la grippe, which
was followed by systemic catarrh.
"The only thing l used was Peruna
and Manalin, and I have been in better
health the last three years than for years
before.
81 give Peruna all the credit for my
good health"
Pe-ru-na-A Tonic After La Grippe.
Mrs. Chas. E. Wells, ST., Delaware,
Ohio, writes:
CATER severe attack Of Ia grippe, I
took Peruna and found,it . very good
tonic"
Judge Horetio J. Goss, Hartwell, Ga,
writes: 81 had q severe spell Of la grippe
which left me with systemic catarrh. A
friend advised me to try Peruna. The
third bottle completed the cure"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-10

Girl Friendship.
Edith-Did you sing for Mr.. Bore
leigh last night Ada-Yes, I sang al
most a whole hour for him. Edith
I'm so glad to hear it! I've always
had the greatest aversion to that man!
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-06-29

The young ladies of the NJ. E.
Sunday School will tender pleas
ing entertainment at the new hall
in the Minnesota Block this even
ing to which. yourself and friends
are invited. Your moneys worth is
guaranteed.