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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
CROPS N NORTHWEST
Reports to Railroads Say the
Outlook is For Rapid Growth
OF Grains
CORN PLANTING COMPLETED
Three -fourths of the Corn Above
Ground and Growing NiceIy-straw
berries Will Be Plentiful by July q,
But Price Will Be High = Fruit
and Vegetable Market Prices.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
growing nicely, corn planting practi-
cally completed, and three fourths of
the big crop out with good color, the
crop conditions of northwestern Iowa,
as reported to the traffic managers OF
railroads today, are first class and ev-
erything promises to make a ten days
growth in six or seven this week.
A carefully compiled report from sta
tions in northwestern Iowa was re-
ceived by B. E. Nichols, commercial
agent of the Illinois Central Railroad
some of the reports:
Leeds-Too cool for rapid growth
last week, but small grain is looking
good; spring wheat, oats and barley In
safe condition.; corn is up and there is
a good stand. Pastures and hay fields
look well and growing in good shape,
Hinton-Small grain started to make
good progress Pasture and hay lands
doing well, with good weather the past
week.
Merrill-Corn all planted Aand has
started to grow. Crops here now not
more than a week to ten days late.
Remsen-Corn all up and is Of good
color. Pastures look green and are in
good condition.
Sheldon-All small grain has made
good growth the past week The first
planting of corn is coming up. Wealth
er the past week cloudy and cool.
Sioux Falls, s. Dali small grain is
doing nicely. Corn is all planted, and
some is up Stand is good No rot.
Strawberry shortcake will be plenti-
full by July 4, if the consumer has the
money. This encouraging annodnce-
msnt was made by fruit dealers who
are receiving for the first time the
Missouri crop Of Strawberries, and
while the price will be high and there
will be some scarcity. the berries will
be good and those who delight their
anpetites with these fresh berries will
have an opportunity to do so.
Florida pineapples will be on the
market next week and will be of ex-
cellent quality. Pineapples are the rage
this year with those who are canning
IL ulI 1ol W1ulcT use. lHey are uS6Q
in everything from watermelon pre-
serves to salad and are a welcome sub
stitute in view of the short berry
crop.
Fresh fruit is short on the market
and while an abundance Of bananas
are being received. oranges and lemons
are selling high. The first arrivals of
California cherries are out of reach of
the ordinary consumer.
New potatoes are selling lower on the
market, tho the supply for the time
has been cut off. The Texas crop has
been harvested and there will be a
spell of several days between the COM
pletion of the Texas crop and the open
ing of harvest time in Oklahoma.
Onions from the south are finding
a ready sale, the greater part Of the
supply coming from New Orleans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
NO ARRESTS MADE.
Man Who Caused Death Of Harding
Sorry for the lDeA,

Man Who Caused Death Of Harding
Sorry for the Deed.
Special to Times Republican
Oskaloosa, June 4.-The three men
concerned. in the shooting affair at
Durfee Saturday in which one Harding
was mistaken for a wild animal and
killed, are overwhelmed with grief at
the turn taken by the circumstance.
Immediately following the discovery of
the result Of the shooting they notified
Sheriff Valentine Of their act. They
also summoned the coroner. They
then gave their attention to the care
Of the unfortunate and cared for the
body of Harding and did everything
they could for those concerned.
Meade is heartbroken over the oc-
currence. Harding was one of his best
friends and the men were quiet init
mate. Meade and Harding were raised
as boys together and We're chuns and
boyhood companions. They were prac~
tically inseparable and Meade moved
to the coal camp that he might be near
his old time friend. He would have
would have sought to harm or to cause
trouble of any kind.
On the advice of the sheriff all
three men, Fielding, who did the
shooting. and Jones and Meade came
to the city and offered themselves be-
fore the law. Thus far no arrests
have been made and no information
filed. It is probable, however, that
the state will take some course of ac-
ton in investigating the matter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04

consideration was SCI per acre. Mr.
House is a son of John w. House, near
Bonaparte. He has spent the las,
eleven years In Illinois. i. u
Hixon, Of Rariton, ILL.,, also purchased
Missouri farm, being the George
Cackley place, Of 120 acres, adjoining
the Toben farm. This was sold fol
$56 per acre. The new owners con-
template taking possession on or be-
fore March 1, 1908.
Rock Rapids.
The present indications are that the
| crop of barley and oats will be q
lighter stand than ordinarily. ms
grain presents a strong growth Du'
stands thin on the ground. Corn Is
coming along nicely, but needs more
warm weather. Fruit trees, and, IN
fact, all vegetation, is fully three
weeks behind the average for this sec
ton Of the country.
Arion.
j. u. Wise, the undertaken at the
Mercantile store, had the misfortune
to fall down the elevator shaft and
sprain both his ankles. The elevator
had been run down to the basement
leaving the first floor open. There was
a rope across for protection but 1t was
dark and Mr.. Wise wishing to open
the side doors, hurried in, removed the
rope and stepped off into the opening
taking fall of about ten feet. he was
lucky the damage was no worse.
Ricketts,.
Temporary buildings have been
built on Main street by Petersen
yoss and Herman Kuhlman. The first
two named are the saloon keepers
who lost their property in the ire.
The other was formerly a partner IN
the harness and shoe business, but
will now go into the saddlers snop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
BIG FIGHT RENEWED.
Sixty Petitions Filed in Dousan Drain.
age Ditch Case.

Sixty Petitions Filed in Dougan Drain
age Ditch Case.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, June 4.-The big fight
has been renewed on the proposed
Dougan drainage ditch south Of this
city, and over sixty petitions. have
been filed in the case which will again
come before the board of supervisors
for adjustment. The G. & N. w. rail-
road is also affected and is fighting the
proposed improvement which is in
tended to drain hundreds of acres Of
low land, in Hardin, Jackson and Ellis
townships. The indications are that
big legal fight will be started UNI
less the parties affected are able to
arrive at some amicable adjustment
Of the differences involved. Those
wishing an outlet will have to drain
across land owned by the opponents
to the project, and this causes the
trouble that has hung fire for several
months and is now due to come to
a, settlement or a. fight, and in the
meantime the board of supervisors is
between the devil and the deep blue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
DRAG RIVER FOR BODY
Friends of Sioux Rapids Farmer
Finally Find Him Wander
ing Around, Demented
WALKED sEvENTY-FIvE MILES
After Getting Within Six Miles Of
Home Again, After Leaving Note
Saying He Would Drown Himself,
Jack HuntIey Borrowed Neishbor's
Horse-May Be Sent to Cherokee.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sioux Rapids, June 4.-Quite stir
was caused here Sunday morning when
it was reported that Jack Huntley, a
farmer living east of town, was
drowned two miles up the river. All
Of his clothes were found on the bank
He had left home in the night, leaving
a letter to his wife and several small
children, bidding them goodbye. ane
saying they would find his clothes and
they would know what that meant. A
searching party was organized which
worked on the river all day with DRAG
hooks, poles with hooks on, and dyna-
mite, but were unable to locate the
body. The river being high made the
work quite difficult.
Yesterday he was found, not In the
river, but on horse, trying to find his
way home. He had left his clothes on
the bank, but had an extra shirt and
pair of overalls. which he put on and
walked down the river for about two
miles to the NJ. & st. L. r. r. bridge
which is sixty-five feet high, and was
about to jump off when he heard
train on the C. N. W. going east. He
ran down, got on, and went to Webster
City, so he claims, from there to FIT,
Dodge, and from there he walked back
to within about six miles of home,
where he borrowed 8 horse to ride.
Having walked day and night, COW
ering about seventy five miles. he was
almost exhausted and in very bad
condition mentally. 1t is probable that
he will be sent to the hospital at
Cherokee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
HOLD CHILD FOR BOARD BILL.
Fl. Dodge Police Break Down Door
to Get. Child.

#. Dodge Police Break Down Door
to Get. Child.
Special to Times Republican.
Ft. Dodge, June A peculiar case,
that of little boy being held to COM
pei the payment of a small board bill,
came up here, and Chief Nicholson
was compelled to break down the door
before he was allowed to enter the
house
The mother of the little fellow who
was held by a neighbor is employed in
one o.. the hotels in the city in her
efforts to support the family, the hus-
band being hard drinker, and often
the youngster is left at home alone.
He plays with the neghbor children
and has frequently been given his
meals by the people of the neighbour
hood According to the complaint
made at the police station Sunday aft
ernoon by the mother, one of the
neighbors who had fed the little fellow
several times. brought in bill of one
dollar for his board, and because IT.
was not settled at once carried the
child home and locked him up in a,
room, threatening to keep him until
the bill was paid.
Chief Nicholson went to the house
where the boy was a prisoner but was
refused admittance by the woman OF
the house and was compelled to break
down the, door to get the little fellow.
However nothing further has yet de-.
veloped in the case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04

hartley.
Last Saturday, E. NJ. Maurer, one
of the prosperous farmers Of Hartley
township, sold to Pa Nelson, the stock
buyer, three hogs, the aggregate
weight of which was 1850 pounds.
Rock Rapids.
Last night the juniors Of the high
school presented the operetta, Paul
me-" to a crowded house at the armory
and acquitted themselves creditahly.
All the business houses were closed for
the day.
New Virginia.
LIB. Read, one Of the wealthiest and
highly respected pioneers Of Warren
county. died at his home here, aged Is
years. He was a life long republican
and prominent in politics all his life.
He owned considerable land in this vi
cinity, possessing over 1000 acres.
Sheldon.
The commencement exercises Of the
Sheldon high school were held at the
Methodist church. A good program
was given, the principal feature OF
which was the address, "The Making
Of an American by ex-State Super
intendent r. c. Barrett.
Ida Grove.
Mrs. Thomas Hall, wife of a prom
inent farmer, was severely hurt in a
runaway Memorial> day. She was
thrown out of the buggy and rendered
unconscious for a number Of hours.
Her baby was thrown over the fence
into potato patch, where he was
found laughing and playing after the
accident was over.
Harrington. y
Noah House, of Media, ILL.,, was In
from Mt Sterling Friday, having just
purchased the DR.. Toben farm o. 40
acres near the Asbury CHURCH. The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
EXPERTS STILL IN DoueT.
Examine Oil Which Killed Four PEG
Pile, But Reach No Conclusion.
Snaoial "a Timas.Ranuhlican

Examine Oil Which Killed Four Peo-
pIe, But Reach No Conclusion.
Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluhs, June 4.-Experts in
the employ Of the Standard Oil Com
pany, experts in the employ of the
government inspection service and 9TH
ers from Omaha, Sioux City and Chi
cago. have made an inspection of the
oil, a portion of which caused four
deaths in the family Of Lee Chapman
near Pisgah few days ago, and none
Of the number are willing to even haz-
ard guess as to what kind or grade
Of oil 1t was.
The mystery is one of deep proper
tions, and there are circumstances sur
rounding the case that add to the
mystery The experts are not certain
that 1t is either gasoline or kerosene.
1t has qualities and appearances of
both, but when the usual tests are APP
piled it develops none Of the usual eff
fects.
The last person to make test Of
the oil was Deputy State Oil Inspect
or L. B. Cousins, OF this city, WHO re-
turned from Pisgah today. Mr.. Cous-
ms said:
II found queer situation. The oil
had no odor Of gasoline but answered
in a mild way like gasoline, to tests
Of holding match over it. sent a
sample to Des Moines. Mr.. Strong, the
manager Of the store, had been using
the same oil in his store lamps and
other people had been using it, but one
person reported it ,had acted >queerly.
Immediately after the accident at the
home of Mr.. Chapman, Mr.. Strong told
all to whom he had sold any of the
oil, and 1t was set aside.
A singular circumstance in connec-
tion with the case is in the shipment of
the oil. The barrel was lost for five
days and special effort is being made
to account for its whereabouts during
that time. The barrel was filled from
a. tank in Sioux City which had been
Inspected and O.K.'d by the Inspector
of that district. The bill or the barrel
of oil was dated April rs, the bill of
lading being dated May and the bar
rel was received the same day. AS
customary with small dealers who have
no large storage space, the barrel was
left outside for five or six days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
A TRIP FOR MARsHALL.
Students and Faculty Send School
Man on European Tour.
e., - rinooe- Republican

Students and Faculty oeno SSno0i
Man on European Tour.
Special TO Times Republican.
Sioux City, June 4.-Professor
George Edward Marshall, principal Of
the high school, who is about to sever
his connections with that school, has
been given a trip to Europe by the
pupils. alumni students and faculty OF
the high school, Under the leadership
of the faculty and the committee in
charge funds were collected to give
Professor Marshall this vacation trip
before he takes up his new work at
Davenport. The gift was presented by
the chairman of the committee. Profess
sor Marshall was taken completely by
surprise and expressed much feeling
and gratitude to those with whom he
has to do during his seven years In
Sioux City.
Mr.. Marshall will leave for New
York Immediately after the close of
school, to spend a few weeks, and from
there he will 60 to Europe, where he
will probably remain until fall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
pAlRYMEN's CONVENTION.
Will be Held June 20 at Alden-Many
Good Speakers Engaged.

Special to Times-Bepublican.
Iowa Falls. june 4.-The first dairy
mems convention or picnic to be held
in this part of the state is scheduled
for the Goth of this month, and will
be held under the auspices of the bus
mess mems association of Alden. The
Iowa Falls Military band has been en-
gagged TO furnish the music for the
day, and great preparations are be-
ing made for the event. "A number
of prominent speakers have been en-
gagged for the occasion and includes
S. B. Schilling, formerly president Of
the National Dairymens association;
President Barney, Of the Iowa
Dairymen's Associations Profess
sor Mckay, director of the
dairy school at the state agricultural
college and State Dairy Commissioners
Wright
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
NEW INDUSTRY FOR rAMA.
New Brick and Tile Plant Will be
Operation Soon.

Special to Times Republican.
Tama, June "A new industry for
this city is assured for the new future
in the shape Of q brick and tile plant
that will be operated>by c. B. Bentley
& Sons. Mr.. Bentley, his son, Law
renee Bentley, and son-in-law, George
W. Brush, have purchased from NJ. G.
Murdough fifteen acres Of land lying
In the northwestern part of town
along the G. & N. w. railway, and will
erect a plant. The surveys have just
been completed, and it is expected to
have the plant built and in operation
during the summer. The investment
in the new business will be about $15,-
600.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
"pRoF.' HARDWOOD 70 WE'D.
Former Ellsworth College Man to
Marry Miss Carr.

SpeC1aI 20 IlHles- ftepUUIICdII. 4
Iowa Falls, June 4.-Announcement
is made, here of the marriage, at his
old home in Illinois of Professor
Hardwood, formerly director Of ath-
letics at Ellsworth college, and well
known football kicker on sundry Hill
nois teams. The young lady who will
wed Mr.. Hazelwood is Miss Carr, a
relative of Mrs 6. L. Winery, Of this
city, and a young lady we'll and favor
ably known in this city and LeMars.
Mr.. Hazelwood is now on the road as
special agent of the j. I. Case Com
nany
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
DlsowNs HIS SON.
Announcement Made by Dr. S. o.
stocksIaser Boone, Causes Much

Comment.
Special to Times Republican.
Boone, June 4.-The announcement
appearing in a local publication Mon
day evening that DR.. S. o. Stockslager
had practically disowned his son Ray,
caused considerable comment turnout
the city, as the Stockslager family is
one of the most prominent in town.
The son, Ray, is a student at Iowa
college, Grinnell, and is said to be still
at the institution. The father stated in
his notice that in the future he would
not be responsible for any debts cep-
tracted by the son, and for local bus1-
ness men to be governed accordingly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
Garwin News.

Special to Times
Garwin, June 4.-Miss Ethel Davis
gave a musical program in the U. B.
church this evening.
On next Thursday night, June Z,
will occur the 18th annual commence
ment of the Garwin high school. The
exercises will be held in the U. b.
church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
CHICKENS ARE POISONED.

!. n. Hoyer, of Boone, Having Costly
and Battling Experiences.
Special to Times-Republican
Boone. June Al. R. Hoyer, of this
city. is having some pretty costly ex-
periences with his chickens, which so
far have baffled the owner and the
local veterinarian. Sunday morning
when he arose and went ont to feed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
Collie and Diarrhoea.

Pains in the stomach, collie and diar-
rhoea are quickly relieved by the use
Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all
druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-04
BRIDAL COUPLE WELL KNOWN.
Milo Smith, GrinneIl, is to Wed Miss
Mary Porterfield, Atlantic.

WARY rUree1I1e1u' NttdretS'
Atlantic June "A wedding of
well known young people is scheduled
to take place in this city On the 5th,
when Miss Mary Porterfeld, daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Frank Porterfield,
is to wed Milo Smith of Grinnell. The.
bride has been the guest of honor at a
number of very pretty pre-nuptial
events in the last few weeks.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-09-20
GOOD ATTRACTION
Is the Programme of the W. G. 7
u. Convention to be at FARGO.

The program for the Eighteenth
Annual Convention of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of North
Dakota, to be held in the First Bap-
fist church at Fargo, Sept. 20th-23rd
has been received, and from indica-
lions the convention promises to be an
interesting one.
On this morning the convention as
! sembled at $50, with the president,
Mrs. Elizabeth Preston Anderson of
Valley City, in the chair.
Mrs. l.. B. Chamberlain Of Lisbon,
will conduct a conservation service.
The reports of the different state or
ganizers will then be heard. In the
afternoon the minutes of the last meet
ing will be read, and several musical
selections given. Lieutenant Cover
nor R. S. Lewis, Rev. Charles Adams
and Mrs May S. Tousley will deliver
addresses of welcome in the evening
for the city, the churches and the
unions, respectively.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday the
three sessions daily will be devoted tt
the reading of papers and discussions
of interest interspersed with instru
mental and vocal solos. Unfinished
business will be tended to on Monda!
afternoon, after which the convention
will adjourn.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-09-20
ANOTHER HOTEL Dr., D0Rh Il
Being Built Near Round House for
Great Northern Employees

]. B. Drake, the veteran restaurant
man, is building large hotel abolt
half way between the city and the
Great Northern round house. The
building is 90x50 feet, and is a two
story frame. 1t is very nearly CON-
pleted, and will be finished and ready
for occupancy by October 1.
Accommodations can be had for
seventy-fve guests, and the furnish
ings will be modern throughout.
Steam heat will be used for heating
purposes, and for illumination, ga!
and electricity will be installed.
The new hotel should do exceeding.
ly we'll, as it will no doubt prove a
great accommodation to the employees
of the shops and the round house.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-09-20
Sunday School Convention

The Seventh Annual convention If
the Ramsey County Sunday School as
ISOLATION will be held at the Methodist
church in this city Thursday and Fri
day, September 26 and 27. A very
interesting program has been prepar-
ed, in which Rev. John Orchard of
Fargo, superintendent of the state
work, locals pastors and Sunday school
workers will participate
On Thursday Afternoon MI Orchard
will give a chalk talk and Prof. w. A.
Godward will deliver an address on
Graded Schools" A song service and
an address by Mr.. Orchard will occur
the evening session.
On Friday morning official business
will be tended to and Rev. E. c. John
, son, pastor of the Episcopal church il
this city, will address the audience or
/ 1.-THE Use of Catechetical Study In On,
! Sunday Schools" The program
prepared for the afternoon will b,
quite interesting, and In the evenin;
the meeting will close with a platform
meeting and the hearing of the report
of the committees.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-09-20
WAS SENT HOME
SICK Man Thought to be Suffering
with CONSUMPTION.

Andrew Lindman, former employee
of the Great Northern, who has been
employed with the surface gang on the
Aneta branch, was sent to his home in
Minneapolis last Saturday afternoon.
It is believed that Lidman is suffering
with consumption. 1t seems that the
preceding night, having no money, the
man slept out in a lumber yard all
night, and when he left was in very
weak condition. Chief Hurst found
him aimlessly wandering about the
city Saturday morning, and, as it was
ascertained that the mans condition
attention, he was sent home.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-09-20
WEBSTER
q emou@nonoB@n

Miss GwendOlin GOoZee returned to
Devils Lake Saturday after two
months visit with relatives and
friends here.
Mrs c. L. Thwing arrived Saturday
and is very welcome home, after her
months visit with her mother in Okla
bona.
Miss Lucy Cockburn went to Fargo
this week to attend the Agricultural
College this winter.
School opened this week with the
promise of q large attendance.
Miss Margaret Chisholm was home
from her school near Edmore over
Sunday.
Miss Furgeson, who is lately from
Nebraska, was the first teacher on the
field and was all ready for her primary
work Saturday.
The crowded excursion train Sunday
gave us a passing band salute on it:
upward way.
Rev. J. T. L. Coates was up on 6
business trip Friday.
Robert Cairns went down on the ex
cursion train and expects to go t.
Chicago this week where he hopes tt
profitably spend the coming schoo
term months. While in w. D. Millar',
store the past few weeks, he mad
many new friends and renewed dc
Quaintances with the old ones.