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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
OBEY.
Mayor of Fort Dodge Will Fine
Those Who Fail to Observe
Christmas CUSTOM
MIsTLEToE SUPPLY EXHAUSTED
Unprecedented Demand for the En-
bIem Since the Issuance of the May
or's orders-Minimum Fine of $40
Will Be lmposed-None of the Cult
ty Will Be Allowed to Escape.
Special to Times-Republ,can.

special TO
Fort Dodge, Dec. 24.-Mayor Bennett
is an ardent believer in the mystic
powers of mistletde, and today made
the announcement that any bachelor or
unmarried man in Fort Dodge who was
fortunate or unfortunate enough, as the
case may be, in coming upon any wo-
man standing under mistletoe. would
be fined If he did not take advantage
of the privileges that this gave him.
Mayor Bennett for several days has
been telling friends that he intended
carrying out drastic measures In this
respect, and today told T.-R. repre-
sentative the substance of his plan. He
said, Yes, you can say for me that in
case any bachelor in Fort Dodge dis
covers woman standing under the
mistletoe, and does not live up to the
spirit Of the occasion, as described in
prose or verse, he will be subject to a
fine"
When asked as to how much the fine
would be, the mayor replied that the
minimum would be $40 The police will
be Instructed to arrest any man, upon
whom complaint is made by the woman
involved, and that he would be tried in
police court. This drastic order, while
it may strike CONSERVATION In the
hearts. of some Fort Dodge bachelors,
will probably have great results.
Dealers say that the supply of mis-
tletoe in the city was becoming ex-
hausted, and that the spinsters of the
city We're sending for more. What is
even more sensational is that consid-
cradle mistetoe is being worn in hats,
and the bachelors are beginning to
keen off the streets
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24

pump was kept from being much more
serious by the wrench which inter-
posed itself between the pump and
Mr. Trimble's face. One of the jaws
of the wrench struck above and the
other below Mr.. Trimble's right eye,
inf1icting wounds which will be visible
the rest of his life, but neither of them
as bad as the one on top of the head.
Both wrists were also sprained.
Reinbeck.
Will Watson was operated upon at
Mercy hospital Chicago, last Satur-
day forenoon for cancer of the bowels
and since then base been resting quite
comfortable. The operation, owing to
it's mature, was a very serious one, but
Willis many friends will hope with him
and the family that he may yet get the
relief hoped for. 1t is expected he
will be able to be brought home one
week from next Saturday.
Brooklyn.
Last Monday man, stranger here
bought a pair of shoes Of John
Schmitz, giving in exchange five
dollar bill, which upon examination
was found to be made up of two
Georgia state bills pasted together.
He was arrested at Carnforth and
brought back and waving examina-
ton was bound over to the grand jury
on charge of cheating by false pre-
tense. He gave his name as George
Jackson.
Hampton.
Referee S. A. Clock now has on file
the schedule of liabilities and assets Of
B. F. Billingsley, bankrupt. Liabili-
ties are given at s3,05S.33 and assets at
$4,000 Among the larger claims is one
by a Louisville, KY firm for $911.3S,
and one from Chicago for sSS9.3S and
many lesser ones. A meeting of the
creditors of Mr.. Billingsley has been
called for January 8, at the referees
office, and trustee will be elected by
them at this meeting.
Algona.
An old gentleman sprague who
lived in the corner of Buffalo town
ship about six or seven miles north of
Wesley, was taken to the insane hos
pital at Cherokee last week. The old
gentleman lived alone, a condition of
life that tends to insanity, and he re-
Gently received information OF the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
WILLARD GETS THE HEIFER.
Cow Case at Mason City Decided Be.
cause Of Identification Marks.

cause Of Identification Marks.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Dec. 24.-The jury in the
case of Willard against Heddins. in
which the plaintiff claimed that He'd
dins had in his possession a heifer be-
longing to the plaintiff decided that an
imal belonged to the plaintiff and that
he was entitled to it's immediate pos
session. The case was tried in JUS
tice KimbalPs court for two days and
was decided after the jury had con-
sidered the evidence short time. The
animal was brought to the city and
viewed by the H. II. Telford family
who claimed to have raised the ami
NAL and who were quite positive in
their Identification, describing the man
ner in which it lost its ears and its
other marks. The case seemed to hinge,
however, on the presence of a slit in
one of the heifer's ears which was al
legged by the plaintiff, and testified to
by man who assisted the plaintiff in
deborning the animal. The defendant
however thought there was no slit in
the animals ear, tho in other particu-
lars he was quite able to clearly identi-
fy the heifer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
GIRL DOES FARM WORK
Father of Miss Lizzie Watt, Living
Near Iowa Falls Has Been Sick Since
Early Spring, and Girl and Mother
Have Planted, Plowed, Cultivated
and Harvested Big Corn Crop.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 24-That an Ameri-
can girl and especially one of those
loyal Iowa lassies is equal to an en-
Urgency has just been demonstrated by
Miss Lizzie Watt, young lady living
northwest of here. Her father was
taken sick last spring and up to the
present time has been unable to give
his farm work any attention. His
daughter came to the rescue and plow-
ed and disced the corn ground on the
farm, planted the seed, narrowed and
cultivated it and with the assistance of
her mother has just harvested a boun-
tiful crop. The two women working to-
gether picked sixty to sixty-five bush
els of corn which proved an exception
ally fine crop as a result of the young
woman's industry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24

resides near Ackley and whose occu-
patton is peddler, received a check that
belonged to his cousin Fred koury,
who resides near Dows. The Ackley
man endorsed the check aud secured
goods and money to the amount Of the
face of the check. Not receiving the
remittance in due time. the Bows man
investigated ana found that his name
had been forged TO the check. The
matter was adjusted to the satisfaction
of all concerned and it is not thought
any legal steps Will be taken in the
matter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
WERE NOT DIVORCES.
cIarksvilIe Couple Recently Married
Were Widow and Widower.

Special to Times-Republfcan.
GAINESVILLE, Dec PA report sent
out from Mason City concerning the
marriage Of Mrs. Thena Ebersold and
Mr.. Alexander Forney. of this place
was erroneous. and did the parties an
Injustice. The report stated that both
were divorces. The facts are that
Mrs. Ebersold buried her first husband
six years ago and Mr.. Forney's first
wife died four years ago. Both are
among the best people of this sectioS1
and naturally feel aggrieved because OF
the misstatements sent out. Mr.. For
ney is a relative Of the Forney family
at Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
RESIDENCE NEAR AMEs BURNS.
-
Hard Fight Saves Nearly All Furniture
Belonging to N. A. Mannins.<

Special to Times Republican
Ames, Dec. 24.-The residence of NJ.
A. Manning, who lives in northeast
Ames, was almost destroyed by fire
Saturday. The household furniture was
almost all saved, but the house is a
hopeless ruin. IT is believed that the
fire started from a defective fiue Be
fore it was discovered, it was under
such Roadway that it was beyond con-
troll before the fire company reached
the place. Lack of hose and poor pres
sure were also factors in the inability
of the company to get the flames un-
der control.
The property was valued at about
$500 and $1,000 insurance was car
ried. Mr.. Manning is cashier in the
Arnes Savings Bank at Ames. Since
the fire has has been living with AS
sistant Cashier J. r.. Bradley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
CHORUS GIRLS TO DINING ROOM
Maid and Mummy Company Wants
Breakfasts Served in Rooms.

special 10 llHleS-ItepuUJlCdH.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 24.-No more chorus
girls get their meals served in their
rooms without an additional charge of
twenty-five cents a plate. This is the
ultimatum issued by Landlord Wright
Of the Woods House in this city and is
the result of an experience with the
chorus of The Maid and Mummy Com
pany, which played in this, city last
week. The company not leaving the
city until 80 the following day, the
chorus ladies evidently conceived the
idea of having their breakfasts in their
rooms and sent down orders according
ly. Mr.. Wright evidently did not care
to cater to "kimona party" and so
sent back word that breakfasts served
in rooms were 25 cents per plate ex-
ira. Depleted pocketbooks due to the
|, holiday season, evidently did not APP
peal to the girls and they broke their
fast in the dining room of the hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
BEDFORD CREAMERY BURNED.
Entire Plant Destroyed at Loss o
$1,000.

Special to es-Republfcan.
Bedford, Dec. 24.-The creamery at
this place was entirely destroyed by
fire at loss of $1,000, with insurance
of only $4,000. The cause of the fire
is unknown. The loss to the town is
severe, as the creamery gave employ
ment to a. number of men and paid out
100000 monthly The plant will be re-
built as soon as the weather will per-
NIT One hundred and twenty tubs OF
butter were consumed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24

Sunday. from which she did not re-
cover.
Funeral services are expected to be
held Christmas at her parents home.
She was young lady and much
respected by all who knew her. Inc
occasion will make sad Christmas
to her many friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
OPERATION PROVES FATAL.

Death Of Miss Garnatz, Of Auburn, oc-
CURED Sunday at Carroll.
Special to Times kepubiican.
Auburn, Dec 24.-Miss Frances Gar
natz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will
lam Garnatz, died in the hospital at
Carroll Sunday. She was taken to Car
roll December Is, and submitted to an
operation for appendicitis December
18th and was making marked improve
ments until last Saturday, when she
was taken with chill and another
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
ENTERTAINMENT AT AUBURN.
Hiqh School Gave Drama Entitled
"Among the Breakers"

Special to mes-Republican
Auburn, Dec. 24.-The senior class
of the Auburn high school gave the
drama entitled Among the Breakers, .
last Friday evening in the hall, realiz-
ing about s35.
The proceeds will be used to defray
the expenses for graduating exercises
next spring.
The class did very we'll and merited
the attendance that greeted them.
Much credit is due to the professor,
Mr.. James, as instructor and also to
each Individual Of the class.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
Another Victim.

Of an accident, Ben. Pool, Of Threet,
Ala, was cured of his wounds by
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Try 1t. 20
cents. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
PEppLER FORCES CHECK.

Matter Adjusted and Prosecution Will
Not FoIlow-Was Ack!ey Man.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec 24.-Westenhaver
Bros, Of this city. cashed a check the
endorsement on which has been prov
en- forgery, but it is not thought pros
ecution will follow. John Koury, who
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-24
His Cigar Doesn't
Taste Right
Ard Vet 1t Is the Same He Was
Smoking With So Much Relish
After Dinner, Last Night-Out
Of the Very Same Box, Too.

ar ISN'T THE sEGAR-lT's THE
STOMACH.
Every smoker has experienced this
peculiar condition of the stomach and
liver, the result usually of imperfect
digestion of food. And the blame is
usually put on the cigar and not where
It belongs.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
ROOFS SPEECH
I|CKLEO HEARERS
Secretary of Navy Congratu-
lates Buenos Ayres Officials
in a Flowery Speech.
GREAT SATISFACTION EXPRESSED

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Buenos Ayres, Aug. 15.-At an Off
cial banquet given at the government
house last evening by President Al
corta. in honor of Secretary Root, to
which the diplomatic corps and high
officers of state were only invited, the
secretary made what was considered
the most important speech he has de-
livered while on his tour. The scene
was most brilliant, the staircase and
banquetting hall presenting picture
If great splendor. Replying to AL
corta's address of welcome Mr.. Root
said among other things: Il deemed
1t my duty to come in response to
your kind invitation to say that there
is not cloud in the sky of good I'M
Outstanding. We can rejoice in each
others prosperity. We can assist in
each others development. We can be
proud of each others successes with
out hindrance or drawback. Our
traditional policy in the United States
of America is to make no alliances.
We make no alliances. but we make
an alliance with all our sisters in
sentiment and feeling, in pursuit of
liberty and justice. in mutual helpful
ness and in that spirit beg to return
to you, sir, and to your government
and to the people of this splendid and
wonderful country. my sincere thanks
for the welcome YOU have geven me
and my country in my person."
Roots speech was received with
vociferOus applause and the greatest
possible satisfaction.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
WILL WORK HAND.
IN HAND FOR
SUCCESS
Sweeping Republican Victory
in Grand Forks County
Presaged by Leaders.

Chairman Bendeke of the county
central committee was seen today by
The Evening Times and asked as to
the plan of the work of the committee
and the prospects of a sweeping re-
publican victory in the county this
fall. Mr.. Bendeke stated that he was
out of the city at the time of his selec-
ton as chairman and knew nothing of
1t until his arrival yesterday morning.
He has been endeavoring to catch up
with large amount of accumulated
business, and had had but little time
to consider the matter, but stated that
he would accept the position and do
everything in his power to carry the
republican banner to a glorious vic
tory on the sixth of November. Sec
rotary Gowran is also out of the city
and no conference had been possible
between the two men upon whom the
fight will principally depend.
BY the middle of next week the cam
pafgn will have been mapped out and
the actual work be under way. There
will probably be speaking campaign
and some solid work done in the way
of presenting the merits of the sew
eral candidates to the voters of the
county. A meeting of the candidates
will be called in short time to de-
termine the detail work. and If every
republican in the county is not en-
listed in the work of the campaign it
Will be because his patriotism lies
buried beneath the sea.
With an aggressive and able leader
and a united and enthusiastic party
there will be one Of the greatest VIC
tories recorded by the voters of Grand
Forks county this fall that has ever
brightened the pages of the republican
party's history.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
THE COAL SHORTAGE
QUESTION NOW
Up AGAIN
Local Dealers Think the Cry Of
Shortage is a Bug-a-
Boo.

Reports are daily emanating from
the head of the lakes about the COM
ing coal shortage. These are sent out
annually 1t seems to scare the coal
dealers in the states of Minnesota and
North Dakota into getting their fall
supply of coal before the rush begins.
A local Third street dealer said to-
day when questioned on the matter,
Il don't think there is anything in this
coal shortage cry. 1 have never ex-
perienced any trouble in securing coal
at any time Of the year, excepting, Of
course, during strikes and tie-ups. and
don't expect to have any trouble this:
fall. Coal is now selling at the same.
price that it brought year ago. The.
head of the lakes coal men are con.
siderably exercised to all intents over
the dubious prospects for Accumulate
ing stocks for the coming winter. It
is claimed by railroad men that in two
weeks. when the grain movements be-
gins, there will be such car shortage
that interior coal dealers will have no
chance to stock up. Now, it seems to
me that the railroad companies win
hardly send back empty cars IL there
is an abundance of coal or other mer-
chandise to carry. 1t is a fact, though.
that the coal handling at the head of
the lakes has been of the hand-to-
mouth order this summer"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
KNAPP TRIAL
Buffalo, N. D., Young Man
Must Answer Serious
Charge.

George w. Knapp, charged with
making fraudulent use of the mails,
was given a preliminary hearing be-
fore Unied States Commissioner
Montgomery at Fargo Tuesday, and at
the conclusion of the introduction of
testimony by the government the ac-
cused asked for continuance. The
request was granted and the case will
be taken up again next Tuesday.
1t appears that Knapp wrote a let
ter from Buffalo to Rev. McCaffray
of Iowa to the effect that he had sold
team of horses to a man named
Harrington, nephew of Rev. Mccall
fray, and the Iowa priest was asked
to send $35 as part payment on the
team. The letter represented that
Harrington was the owner of a
threshing outfit and doing we'll in
North Dakota. At the time, so the
letter said Harrington was a little
pressed for money but, If the $35 was
forthcoming, the writer would be will
ing to wait a short time for the bal
ance.
Rev. McCaffray had loaned his
nephew money before and became
suspicious. He wrote a couple Of
letters and the replies he received
convinced him that Knapp and his
nephew had entered into scheme to
cheat him. The Iowa priest then turn
ed the matter over to the postal
authorities who commenced an inves-
tigation which resulted in the arrest
Of Knapp at Buffalo a couple of weeks
ago.
Knapp is young man Of excellent
appearance. He is without means and
1t is probable that an attorney will
be appointed by Judge Amidon to make
his defense.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
MAJOR ]. S. MURPHY
WILL Be TRIED
AGAIN
Celebrated Ward County Case
Will Come on for Trial
Once More.

Ward County Daily Reporter: Major
J. s. Murphy will be tried again, and
rightly SO. Major Murphy has been
charged with serious offense. II he
is innocent he should be indicated;
II he is guilty he should be punished.
Every man is presumed to be innocent
until he is proven guilty. 1t is but
justice that Major Murphy be given a
new trial. 1t is not for us to pass
upon the merits of the case, that is for
the court to determine. There are
many who believe that the charges
preferred against Mr.. Murphy are
without merit and that it is but case
of political persecution. The recent
action on the part of the republican
delegates to the state convention and
also on the part of commissioners,
would seem to brand the prosecution
with a political label. However, any
one who viii take the time to inquire
into the case will find that the COM
plant was first lodged by taxpayers
and well-known respected residents of
the county. We believe that the case
was started in good faith. But wheth-
err 1t was or not, it should be decided
absolutely. Let us hope that Major
Murphy will be able to prove his in
nOcence
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
HADO0W ENDORSED
FOR VACANT
OFFICE
Also s. Gilhooley-vacancy on
County Board to be Filled
Next Tuesday.

The vacancy caused by the death of
Michael Mcmahon in the board of
county commissioners is to be filled
on Tuesday, August 81, by an appoint
ing board consisting of Frank w.
Schlaberg, j. Thompson, P. N. Kors-
mo and James Murphy, the remaining
members of the board, County Auditor
Anderson and Judge of Probate Has
sell. In case of a tie vote County
Treasurer Poupore will cast the decid-
ing ballot.
County Auditor Hans Anderson,
whose duty Il is to call the meeting,
stated this morning that it was neces-
sary to give five days notice so that the
election of commissioner would not
take place until Tuesday morning of
next week. The election will be held
at 10 o'clock.
The proceedings of the meeting
promise to be very interesting, as the
board is evenly divided politically.
The democratic members of the board
will probably support Simon Gilhooley,
who had already been requested by the
late Michael Mcmahon to run for the
office. The strongest republican can
didate for the position seems to be
Robert Haddow. Mr.. Haddow has been
endorsed by the republican county
committee.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
IS A NUISANCE
Riverside Residents Kick on
odors From Slaughter
House Across River.

The residents of Riverside Park are
suffering an almost unbearable nui-
sance in the form of a sickening
stencil which arises from the slaugh-
ter houses located nearly opposite that
part of the city on the east side. The
stencil is such that when the wind
is direct from that side of the river it
is necessary to close the windows of
the houses as the smell remains in
the house. It is so strong that people
sitting out of doors especially in the
evening are compelled to get in doors
in order to escape. Last year the city
health authorities took the matter up
with the Minnesota state board of
health and the premises were cleaned
up. But so far this year nothing has
been done by that state.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
INFANTICIDE
Page Girl Arrested on Charge
of Killing Her New Born
Babe. ~,

Charged with the murder of her new
born babe, Amelia Beamer was ar
rested at Page and brought to Fargo
yesterday. She was arraigned before
Justice Miller in the afternoon and her
hearing continued until today in order
to give her an opportunity to consult
with her attorney.
The details Of the crime with which
the young woman is charged are not
known. 1t appears that the body Of
the baby was found in toilet at Page
last month. and an inquest was held
July % by Coroner Savage. Since that
time the authorities have been conduct
ing quiet investigation with the re-
suit that yesterday States Attorney
Barnett authorized the issuance of a
warrant for the arrest of Amelia
Beamer, who is about 20 years of age.
In default of bail the young woman
lies in Jail.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-15
"SHOT CRAPS" AND
THEN SHOT PLAYER
Associated Press to The Evening Times

Annotated Press to The Evening Times.
Hattiesburg, Miss, Aug. 15.-With
one bullet straight through his heart
and another through his temple, en-
tering at one side of the head and COM
ing out at the other, Chas. Williams,
a negro of this city, has survived for
three days and prospects are he will
eventually recover. The wounds were
inflicted by 3s-caliber revolver fired
at short range. Williams fell over as
though dead. The undertaken was
telephoned for, but the surgeon has
tened to the scene and when the death
wagon arrived, the wounded negro
was able to sit up. Since then he has
been eating heartily and the physi-
clans venture the opinion that he will
recover If no unforeseen complica-
lions arise. Williams was shot by an
other negro in a dispute over game
of craps.