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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19

Oxford.
William Welsh of Oxford, received
the sad news last week of the death
of his son, James, at Davenport. me
Young man was aged but thlrty-tWo
years and death. which came while ne
was in discharge of his duties for the
street railway, was due to apoplexy.
The deceased was an unmarried man.
Burlington.
Articles OF Incorporation have been
filed by the Burlington-Bo IN
terurban Railway Company. Ihese
articles We're decided upon at the
meeting held in this city last Thursday
evening by gentlemen interested in this
project from Burlington, Bonaparte
and West Point.
Davenport.
The sad word comes to Davenport
relatives that Josephine M. Bixby, fol
thirteen years a medical missionary In
China. carrying relief from suffering
and inspiring for a better life to the
people of that far-away empire, died
at Denver, Col, at 1915 a. M, Sunday.
June Is. Miss Bixby was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Bixby, OF
Davenport, and for thirteen years was
in charge Of a hospital at Kit Yang,
near Swatow, China.
Creston.
Definite announcement is made by
the committee in charge relative to the
date of the dedication of the hand
some new Elks home at this place. an
event which is looked forward to with
0sr nj
the hundreds of Elks in this vicinity
The date fixed by the committee is
Monday, June "a, when Elks from all
over the state will be present to as
sist in the dedication. The structure is
one of the finest in the city.
Waterloo.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. vanDuyn, of this
city. celebrated their sixty-first we'd
ding anniversary on June 16. They
were married in New York state
June Is, 1916, at the time Of the
Mexican war. Mr.. vanDuyn is sa
and his wife 81. Both are hale and
well and promise to live many years
yet Their son, George L. VanDuyn,
represents the Standard Paper Com
PAW. and visits the various news
paper offices in Iowa, Minnesota and
the Dakotas.
Rockwell.
During the severe storm just before
noon Saturday, the fine large barn
belonging to c. H. Behr, three miles
west of this place, was struck by
lightning and In twenty minutes was
burned to the ground. Nick Scholl,
who is hired man on the place, was
momentarily dazed by the shock and
then rushed into the house and told
Mr.. Behr what had happened, and to-
gether they commenced the work Of
saving the contents Of the burning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
FALLS FROM HIGH TRAPEzE.
One of the Minerva Sisters May Die
From Injuries.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, June 19.-The matinee
performance of the John Robinson
shows was turned into tragedy yes
terday, when, during the fying-trap-
eze-iron- jawed act, the teeth of one OF
the Minerva sisters gave way and Eff
fie Minerva was hurled to the sawdust
ring. She will probably die as the re-
suit of her injuries.
The stunt is one calculated to cause
the spectators to hold their breath and
it was several seconds after the body
of the girl struck the ground before
the big crowd of spectators realized
that something had gone wrong The
girl started toward the dressing room
tent, assisted by a ring man, but was
able to take but a few steps when she
tainted, and the man. raising her in
his arms, carried her out. Then there
was a rush for the tent, but the police
kept the crowd back and the shows
physicians were soon at work on the
ufeless form of-the star
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
of the Flying Ladies

performer of the Flying Ladies
act.
Effie Minerals real name is Mrs
William Davis. She lives in Freeport,
III, and her husband has charge Saf the
culinary departm mt of the show. He
was summoned and found his young
wife on an improvised cot With the
shows physician attempting to bring
her back to consciousness. This was
accomplished after an hours work.
Her back was sprained, to what extent
is not yet known. Her right ankle is
sprained and her entire right side was
severely cut and bruised. The circus
physicians are very grave over the con-
dition of the actress, aud fear fatal in
ternal injuries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
FALLS FROM WATER TOWER.

Death Relieves sufferinss Of Gilbert
Anderson, Fairfield, in an Hour.
Special to Times Repuhlican.
Fairfield, June 19.-Attacked by a
sudden dizziness, Gilbert Anderson
fell eighty feet from the top of the
water tower at the bounty farm yes
terday, surviving only an hour the ter
rible injuries thus received. The man
was a resident of Ottumwa. His body
was frightfully broken by the accident
and it is wonder that he survived
for even an hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
FISHERMEN HEAVILY FINED.
Deputy Fish Wardens Make Coco
Haul in Shell Rock River.

Allison, June 19.--Nearly $500 will
be paid into the Golfers OF the state
as the result of little clever work
done in this vicinity by Deputy Fish
Commissioners A. M. Greene of Sioux
city and H. H Yordy of Waterloo.
John Burroughs and son, Alfred, were
assessed fines and costs amounting to
$1546O, and Herman Miller was fined
s133.25 in Justice Elliotts court. The
Burroughs men are old offenders and
a big hook net and a trammel net be-
longing to them were seized. The de-
tense put up show Of fight when
brought into court, but when confront
ed by the array of evidence wh<h had
been collected by Messrs. Yordy and
Greene decided the easiest way out
was to plead guilty and take the medi-
cine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
INSTITUTE AT cREsroN
Many Enrolled Will Also Take Summer
School Work.

Special to Times Republican
Creston, June 19-The Union county
normal institute Is in session at the
high school building this week, with a
large attendance About a hundred
and fifty from nearby towns are pres
ent, and large number from erosion
is enrolled An exceptionally able
corps of teachers are in charge. Many
Of those who are enrolled In the nor
NAL will enter the summer school,
which is to be held here the week fol-
lowing the normal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
FORMER IoWAN DEAD.
J. w. Evans to be Buried ut Webste
Civ

y. w. Evans to be Buried at Webster
City.
Special to Times Republican
Webster City, June 19,-J. w. Evans,
for years well known hardware deal
er of this city, but of late years res
ident of Quincy. ILL.,, died at his home
there. The remains We're brought to
this city, arriving here this morning.
and the funeral was held at the Con-
gregational church at 10 a. m. The
funeral services We're conducted by
the pastor of the church, Rev. J. o.
Thrush, and Rev. l.. N. Call. The
knights Templars were in attendance.
The immediate cause of Mr.. Evans
death was a stroke Of paralysis which
he suffered about week ago. He
had been in poor health for more than
a year. He was about 65 years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
SUICIDE AT pA.NoRA.

Cause o. John Turpin's Self Destruc.
ton, is Mystery to Friends.
Special to Times Republican.
Panora. June 19.-Suicide by strych-
nine was the fate chosen by John Tur-
pin, hackman who had lived here for
many years. So far as is known he
had not had any financial or business
troubles. and the deed came as sur
prise. He leaves wife and two grown
children
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
SOLDIERS ToMBsToNEs ARRIVE.

Boone Consignment Was Secured From
Government Two Years Ago.
Special 10 Times Republican.
Boone, June 19.-The consignment
Of soldiers tombstones secured two
years ago, were received yesterday
from the government by P. D. Swick.
The government provides every old
soldiers grave with a headstone,
marked with the name. company and
regiment absolutely free, even paying
the freight to the destination. The
tombstones, nineteen in number, will!
be sent to the Striker Marble Works,
Mr.. Swick also had consignments sent
to Ogden, Madrid, Gilbert and other
places near Boone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
YOUNG FARMER SUICIDES.
Chester Hicks, Living Near Pleasant
willie, Was Despondent Over III
Special 70 Times Republican

Special 10 Times Republican.
Pleasantville, June 19.-Despondent
over his continued i'll health, Chester
Hicks. young farmer "a years old,
living six miles southwest of Pleasant
vile, committed suicide by shooting
himself thru the temple with a e.
caliber revolver. He survived the
shooting few hours. but without re-
gaining consciousness. He was un-
married.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
BIG ATTENDANCE At IOWA CITY

Large Number of Students Have Re-
turned for Summer School.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. June 19.-All indications
point to the largest attendance in the
history of the summer school of the
State University of Iowa. A large
number of students have returned fol
work this year and 1t is believed that
the enrolment will be 20 per cent above
last years figures. Nearly all of the
heads of departments in the university
will remain for the summer school, only
the younger instructors leaving
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
RECEIVES WAGES OF SIN.

Woman Taken Back to Old Home in
centervlIe to Die.
Ottumwa, June 19.-After over a
years wandering, destitute and dying,
Mrs. Alonzo Snyder was taken back to
her old home in Centerville from the
Ottumwa hospital, where she was
placed upon her arrival here from
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-19
cREsToN BOY MISSING

Become Cow Puncher.
Special TO Times Republican.
Creston, June 19.-Where is Harry
Robinson? is a perplexing question to
that boys folks, who live near this
city. He is lad of IA years of age,
who ran away from his home recently
and has not been heard of since. All
efforts to trace him have failed. 1t was
his ambition to be COW puncher and
following the example of all dime nov
ell heroes he ran away.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-06-15
is YOUR RECIPE IN

filled with our employees. The
preparations we put on the
market are the best, absolute
ly the best, to be had any
where. They pass the re-
quirements of the pure food
laws of every state in the
Union of states. The men at
the head of the business are
we'll and favorably known.
Any bank or business house
in Seattle will gladly tell you
that we keep our promises.
And we ask nothing.
We want no money.
There is no entrance fee in
this contest. Some homely old
recipe used by your mother
in the making of a roll is as
likely to win a prize, just as
likely to take away a part of
that sixty dollars as the most
elaborate recipe that any one
can prepare.
You are simple if you don't
try for it.
And if you don't know just
what is wanted send a postal
card request for the little cook
book we got out a little while
ago. It will help you. And
we made them to give away,
free. Address us as below.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-06-15

The dairyman who does not keep
record of the performance of his herd
is standing in his own light and work
ing by guess.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-06-15

You'll have to hurry. That s
the eye. You I'll have to hurry.
Don't say: "Oh, well, I've
been in lots of those contests,
and I never got anything
yet"
Don't be discouraged about
it. You're just as apt to win
a part of that sixty dollars
in gold as anybody. All you
have to do is to send in your
recipe. 1t may be the best.
There is no cost to it. The
conditions are simple. Just
send in a coupon taken from
any Crescent package, no
matter what the package is,
attach it to your recipe and
send it in. The best cooks in
the northwest will judge.
After all it's really cup to
you.
We have not felt it necessary
to say anything of the res
possibility of the Crescent
Manufacturing Company. The
house is well known, one of
the best in the northwest. We
occupy one great building on
Occidental avenue and Jack
son street, in Seattle. From
basement to gable ends it is
occupied by our business. And
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-06-15

enough of them, but in this in
stance, just take one from the pack
age Of any Crescent brand product
and send in with your, cooking
recipe. If yours Is the best sent
in, you will receive a prize in gold.
we want you to compete and for
this reason
Here are the only conditions. You
must write on one side Of the paper
You must use as one OF the ingred1-
ents of your recipe, one OF the
Crescent brand, either Mapleine.
Crescent Baking Powder, a Cres-
cent spice or a Crescent fiavoring
extract. You must sign your full
name so that, II you win, we can
make out the check to you. You
must pin to your recipe a coupon
taken from the package containing
any Crescent product. And that is
all Remember that we are to
print 100000 Of our cook books and
we have inaugurated this contest
that we may decide what the really
best thing is that can be made OF
Crescent products. VIII you send
your contribution today? Send 1t
now. No fee, not a single charge,
and you may win the first prize.
If not, you may win one Of the
others. Write today to
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06
FOSTER CENTER

George Wood died Wednesday Of last
week.
Otis Bryant is making weekly busines,
trips to Providence.
A family gathering was held at the home
OF Whpple Howard, Thanksgiving day
Mrs. lanes p. Nichols and son, Ralph p
Nichols spent a few days IN Providence,
last week.
Miss Esther Goldsmith spent Thanks
giving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 5 f.
Goldsmith.
Miss Fanny Story Of Providence spent
Thanksgiving with her friend Miss Mat Ida
Simpson.
Waller Eddy was the welcome guest Of
his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Eddy, recently.
Miss Esther Goldsmith spent the week
end recently with her friend, Miss tlar.sa
Rounds Of Anthony.
Miss Matte Birtwell Of North Adams,
Mass, is visiting her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. 5. G.. Goldsmith,
Miss Alice Thornton has returned 10 her
home in North Adams, Mass. after a visit
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs sc.
Goldsmith.
A valuable horse belonging to John b.
Spears and a wagon and harness belonging
to George c. Clapp were stolen last Mon
day night.
Desroche bought the entire stock Of a
n. Y. Hat Manufacturer which he has on
sale at 50 cents on the dollar, Dcsroches,
Olneyyillc Square, opposite the theatre.
Mr.. and Mrs William Lynch, Nh. and
Mrs. Robert Lynch, and Mr. and Mr., +
J. Whitehead all from Providence spent
Thank ksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
X. Luther.
Leonard Cole, who died at hi, home in
Cranston, was brought here for burial
Wednesday. MIR. Cole was resident Of
this place number OF years ago Much
sympathy is expressed for the afflicted IA
mily.
Mis-, Esther Goldsmith was agrceably
surprised the other evening b, a few OF her
friends. Games and refreshments were
enjoyed, Miss Goldsmith proved a charm
ing hostess, among The ont of town guests
were Miss story Of Providence and Mrs
Thornton and Miss Bldwell OF NorthAdams
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06
Ais Fair In War.

"A tenderfoot once visited Tin Can.
said westcrncr "aud watched with
interest the poker play. From saloon
TO saloon he passed. Everything was
wide open aud very gay and Lively.
But MS he looked on at poker
game that had no limit the tcnderfoot
suddenly frowncd. He had seen the
dealer slip himself four aces from the
bottom " the pack
GRACIOUS powers" whispered the
tcnderfoot, cxcitedly clutching the
sleeve Of the man next him, did YOU
notice that
Notice WHAT" said the other.
why, that scoundrel in the red shirt
just dealt himself four aces"
The other looked at the teudCrfoot
calmly.
"'Wcll, wasn't II his dcalr he said.
Washington Star
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06
Loo Ent ~. Gt-r.

Edwin forrc~' ujvc IrpdnnrI a play
called "Nivum' .. Supr.- No"n cn-
gagcl to pcrspua.c ludi.u warriors,
aul among ticm Nas a lfi%1l irish al
Who had a deep admiration tor The
great t"gcdian. AZ ~ point in the
play where Nclamora as.a. Am |
not the great chief of the PoltHWato-
micS;" the SupcrS are supposed TO
grunt Ugh, ugh The stage man
agcr had carefully drilled them in
what they were expected to do. but on
the night of the performance the
Young lrishman was SO transported by
FORESTS acting rs quite to forget that
he was impcrsonatiug an Indian. When
Forrest turned To the assembled war
riorS aud thundcred forth. Am | not
the great chief of the PottawatomiesT =
the Irish boys enthusiasm broke
through all restraint lie lcaped into
the air wi n n wild shout and. tviring
his tumahavk about his head. replied,
"Bcgorra le arcr-Louduu Standard
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06
CLAYVILLE

Hosea Hopkins is visiting friends in
Pascoag at this writing.
Mrs. Frank Hill who has been under
the doctor care for week past is more
comfortable.
Mrs. Robert Stansheld, who has been
sick is reported as convalescent.
Mrs. Louis Sanborn spent Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. Waity NJ. Williams at
Foster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard 2. Sanborn and
Mrs "ai'y NJ. Williams spent Thanks
giving with Mr.. aud Mrs. Louis Sanborn.
Miss Lillian Brown Of Providence called
on Mrs. VI II. Bennett the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown and little
daughter, Marian, spent Thanksgiving
with Mrs Browns mother, Mrs. Eliza Gal.
lup.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06
TRIALS OF THE RICH.
Finsneia Prosperity and Its Worries
and Psrplexities.


once upon time young man and
. girl loved each other fopdy. lie
was poor but bright energetic and
pcrsevering She was pretty, cheerful
Sd amiable. They married. Their
friends thought they might have wait
ed until their prospects were better
but they laughed prudence TO scOrn.
Two yeaIs after the marriage the
wife met one Of her friends.
How are you getting alOngp asked
the friend.
Every nicely" said the wife. bcaming
my husband is so good. and | have
such lovely baby. And, just think,
We have $1,000 in the bank, and we
don't owe a cent TO anybody"
Five years later the friend met her
again.
II hear you are doing very well"
she said. some one told me your
husband had $4,000 invested in real
estate"
"Why. yes" said the wife. but it's
such worry There are repairs and
taxes and interest on mortgages. and
one ~ the tenants has just moved out
owing us a whole months rent Isn't
II Il shame
Five years more elapsed, and again
the friend met her.
"rhcy tell me you're growing rich"
she said
Wees. but I'm anxious about the
stock market My husband has $4,000
In stocks. ana he thinks they're going
up, but I'm not so sure about II. In
deed, didn't sleep wink last night
Five years later another meeting.
Prom what ! hear your husband
will soon be n millionaire"
"Oh. ! don't know" said the wife
"IIc hasn't more than half million
yet And II is SO tied up In all sorts
OF Investments" never knows how
they will turn out. | just wish we
had enough to put the money in gov
ernment bonds so that we wouldn't
have TO worry. But OF course the in
come from half million In govern
ment bonds wouldn't he enough to
make both ends meet. And yet. do
you know. some people have such
absurd notions about the amount of
money We have, One crank has even
sent letter to my husband threaten
Ing to shoot him just because hc Is
rich. declare. sometimes I'm So wor-
ried | don't know what 10 do"
II would hr pleasant 10 give this
story n happy ending. but that Isn't
the kind II had This lady's wealth
continued to Increase as long rs she
lived. and she never ceased 10 be un
easy except In those brief intervals
man.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06

Another instance has just come 10
hand. Edmonton Is extensively adyer-
tised as the banner municipal owner
ship town Of the Canadian west. Its
civic officials have acquired much deI-
terity In throwing bouquets at one an
other ard even at themselves. Accord
Ing to theory. public interest in munici-
pal affairs In that town should always
be at q white heat. But II Is not
The other day the 1000 rate payers
on the roll were invited to express their
opinion upon bylaws adopted by the
council involving the expenditure OF
the large sum. for Edmonton. OF $3.50
900 for various municipal improve
ments. or the 1000 qualified voters
I5S only. or one out OF every twelve.
found their way to the polls Editorial
IN Montreal Gazette.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06
1he SundoMncr.

A "swagman" OF "SWaggiC' S."
called from the "Swag' or personal
luggage wrapped mp i'm a blanket
strapped to his back is genuine AUS.
tralian traveller i'm search of work. hut
"Suudowucr' is the autipodcuu pro.
fcSsional tramp The Suudovucr
stroll> from one sqmttcrs station 10
Nuothcr. always taking care To arrive
at sunset. for it is the traditional prac-
ticc OF Australian sQuattcrS 10 give
food and shelter to all comcrS for the
night Kansas city independent
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06
MANTON

Christmas cards at A. T. Reming,on's.
Clarence Howard is building a naptha
launch.
James Shaw and family have removed to
Fall River.
Mrs. Nora Bates is suffering from an at
tack Of tonsiIites.
Mrs A. T. Remington is expected home
from Philadelphia this week.
Court Lyman A o. F. initiated one can.
didate on Tuesday evening.
Miss Lucy Clark Of Raleigh, n. C., who
has been visiting relatives here, has return.
ed TO her home.
An entertainment will be given next
Monday evening at the residence OF Miss
Ellen Irons for the benefit OF the Fountain
fnnd.
A nice diamond ring for $40, set in Tiff
fany Belcher or fancy settings, Angel is
showing a nice at his store, 1925 Westmin-
ster street, Olneyville.
Desroches bought the entire stock Of a
y. Y. hat manufacturer which he has on
sale az so cents on the dollar Desroches
OlneyviIle Square, opposite the theatre.
Miss Ella Mae Bicknell and George N
Grenier were married on Wednesday even
ing at the home of the brides'grand parents
Nj and Mrs. J. ID. Bicknell The mar
riage which was performed by Rev. A. +.
Carpenter was witnessed by the immediate
families Of the contracting parties
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06
CGN1l-:5 tUrULA1.
The Wor'd Uses More Of Them Now
Than Il Ever Did Before.

The Wor!d Uses More Of Them Now
Than 1t Ever Did Before.
The "taI'ow dip Of our graudfatherS
is no longer made of tullow. exactly.
1t is made of stcaric acid, which is
only one ingredient OF the tallow that
grows I'm the sheep and in the steer.
Neither is the "talow Dip of today
real dip" They used to take long
Wichs aud dip them in hot tallow,
time after time. Tin the candle had ac-
CURED the proper thickness. Today
they rum hot stcaric acid into molds
and make hundred candles lnstan-
tauoouSly,
The "allpw Dip on the market to-
day. therefore, would be more accurate
ly Described il il were called "stearic
acid mold" But nevertheless it re-
mains - IalioW product. 1t is the di-
rect lincal dcssrudant Of the "tallow
dip" of our grHudfathers. And it is
OOOOOO pounds of tallow, according TO
the calculation of one of the best in
formed manufacturers of Chicago. are
consumed every year in the candle
factories of the United States. Al
though gas Hud kerosene and electric
ity have deprived the candle OF a large
part of the popularity to which it
might be- entitled, it is prohaAln that
in both hcmisphcroS to-day tnrc are
more candle, shedding their and aud
humble radiance than i'm amy previous
period of the worlds history Tech.
nical Nurh