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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
GO TO WATERLOO TO WE'D.
Grundy Center Couple Elude Friends
in Automobile.

in Automobile.
Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, Oct. 1.-Eluding the vigil
lance of their friends, Miss Leila Has
brook and Mr.. Robert Mastin of Grun-
dy Center came to this city Monday
and were united in marriage by Rev.
George Knoche. The nuptials had an
air Of romance, about it which gives
1t a pleasing charm, in that the we'd
ding Is another evidence in Which love
will find way in spite of friends who
desire to play their pranks to the dis
comfiture of the happy parties.
The young people came to this city
in an automobile accompanied by
Boyce Mastin, brother of the groom,
and Miss Lulu Booth, friend of the
bride. They enjoyed the trip overland
even tho the, day was cloudy and
the temperature rather chilly for such
journey. The sweet revenge of a
secret marriage unalloyed by the din
of the usual noise makers incident to
charivari was JOY enough for the
time. Monday morning the young peo-
pie appeared at the court house. be-
sought the clerk and secured a license
inquiry developed 5theTe was a. Senlle-
man in the employ of the county grant
ed the favor of pronouncing the magic
words, and they Immediately sought
him out in the recorders office.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Leander Hasbrook and has spent
her entire life in Grundy Center, and
is we'll and favorably known. The
groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Lamson
Tracey Mastin He spent much OF his
early life in wellsburg, later going to
Grundy Center to reside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
WEEDS OLD SWEETHEART.
Well Known Ex-Temperance Lecturer
Marries Pretty Actress.

Well Known Ex- Temperance Lecturer
Marries Pretty Actress.
Special to Times hepublican.
Des Moines, Oct. 1.-Much interest Is
manifest in the announcement of Ar
thur J. McColl's marriage, which took
place at the Auditorium Annex In Chi
cago several weeks ago. his bride be-
ing Lillian Meredith. pretty actress,
who was his sweetheart in McColl's
boyhood days. McColl, who was df-
vorced only last July, is an ex-temper-
ance lecturer, and is known all over
the state. He is now in the real estate
business.
4 The McColls are now living here at
the Kirkwood, but expect to set up an
establishment of their own in short
time. The romance is one which dates
seven years in the past and in the
meantime each has been married and
divorced. Mrs. McColl at the age of Is,
with short skirts and plated hair, fell
in love with young McColl at ST.
Joseph, Mo-. where she was living with
an aunt. They decided to get married
and planned an elopement which ended
in Miss Meredith's father stopping the
ceremony with a loaded revolver. He
took his daughter home and quarrel
between the young lovers ensued. Three
months later the girl married and lit
tie while after that went upon the
stage She was successful as a
whistler and toe dancer and was fea-
tured in TIE eastern companies, playing
In Prince of Pilsen,' Peggy from
Paris '.Florodora,p etc.
NcColl married a girl from Ccrrec-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01

Glinnell; Doc Pell will coach the
Drake university team at Des MONIES
Griffith is expected to be in charge at
NJ orningside and Du Bridge at Cor
nell The coming season VIII DC
clean one in every respect me move
ment in that direction last tall met
with a hearty response all over iowa
ard during the coming season there Is
not even n suspicion of any infringe
msnt of the spirit or letter OF me
rules.
One thing which has had great
deal TO do with this has been the Or
ganiHation of the Big Five in tne MIS-
souri, valley last winter. Patterned az
ter the Big Eight. the western orBani-
zation is establishing the ideals OF inc
parent organization. Other WesieIh
schools are to be invited to become
members of the Missouri valley con-
ference. and the prospect OF MEMBER
ship has had a great deal to DO WIN
cleaning up the situation Then again
there has been a we'll defined move
ment toward fewer games and even
those institutions where the five game
limit was disregarded last fall, are
shortening their schedules.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01

, Bode.
The activity in the land business
still continues. Since last week there
have been several deals consummated.
g. p. Lansing bought the eighty acre
farm adjoining town, owned by Will
lam Rossing, for $125 per acre, and Mr..
Rossing in turn bought the 100 acre
farm north Of town owned by Mr.. Lam
sing. We did not learn the considera-
ton. A deal was made the first of
the week whereby S. o. Swenson will
become the owner of the Ben John
son farm, paying $75 per acre for it.
Mr.. Swenson also purchased a half
section Of land in Hyde county, South
Dakota, recently.
Essex.
j. Albert Johnson has sold the re-
mainder Of his land southeast of town.
He sold 80 acres last Thursday, and
the balance, 120 acres, this week. The
price paid was $3.50 per acre, and Joe
Arnold and a Mr.. Newman from near
Norwich, were the purchasers /. {. !.
About two weeks ago Rev. Spargrove
handed in his resignation as pastor OF
the church here. and last week at the
was accepted, and letter of recon-
mendation given him to the church at
Erie. Penn, where he will soon go to
act as pastor of one of the suburban
churches there.
Essex.
Albert Gustafson received word from
Greeley, Colo, that his brother, Oscar,
had been shot about the Sunday night
preceding, and that he was in a very
serious condition. The news received
here was very brief, and all that could
be learned this morning is about as
follows: Rev. Gustafson and friend,
a man, were on their way home from
church, when they were stopped by
some thieves, who ordered them to
throw up their hands. This the other
man did, but Mr.. Gustafson refused,
One of the robbers then shot at him,
two bullets taking effect, one in the
right side and the other in his thigh
just above the knee.
Muscatine.
Altho many Of the steamers have al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

ready been taken off the upper river,
including the Diamond 10 line packets
| and the Acme Company excursion
steamers, there still remain nearly
two more months of river navigation
before the season closes. November Is
| is generally regarded as the official
close of the river season for on this
date the government lighting system
! is abandoned for the winter. If the
weather is mild, however, and the
stage Of the river high enough the
boats may be operated even after that
time. Last year the river was closed
ut no time and it was not until late
in November that the packets discon
tinued their trips.
Clinton.
The large building in Manufactur-
ers' addition, located some distance
south of the Mississippi Valley Stove
works in Fulton and known as the
Cotton Mill" is being dismantled
and torn down for the lumber used
in its construction. The huge struc-
ture was built during the boom days
Of 1908 when Fulton was termed
the ARTISANS Mecca" by the versatile
promoter who organized the Fulton
Manufacturers association and laid
out Manufacturers additions on what
was known as the Hardin farm. Sew
eral hundred lots were sold at 5000
| each and the stove factory was locat-
ed there by paying a big bonus. Then
the machinery of a defunct cotton
mill was purchased and shipped 10
Fulton in train of sixty or more
placarded cars. The building which
was to receive the machinery was
built at cost Of over $4,000 for ma
terial alone. 1t is S0x256 feet on the
ground with sixteen-foot posts. A sub
stantial stone foundation was con-
structed, using several hundred yards
of rock. This was to be the nucleus
of the Penn Cotton Mills. an immense
industrial plant, as planned by the
promoters. Hard times came on. the
panic followed and the bubble burst,
causing a heart breaking disappofn1-
lnent and heavy financial loss to the
promoters OF the enterprise. II is BE-
lieved that 100000 We're used up in
that big boom scheme.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
FOUND DYING IN DITCH
Life of George Holmes, Injured
Near Newell, is Despaired
of BY Physicians
WAS BEATING WAY ON FREIGHT
Holmes Worked at Fonda, But Ills
Home is at Storm Lake, and 1t Is
Supposed He Either Fell or jumped
OF Train, Striking Against Post
Near the Track.
Special to Times-Republican.

Newell. Oct. 1.-The section halds
yesterday found a man lying uncoh-
scious in the ditch along the railroad
in the west part of town. His head
was badly bruised and it is Thought
that his skull is crushed. From the
marks of the fall it is thought that ne
was on an east bound freight, and
either fell or jumped off, and struck
against a post near the track. He must
have lain in an unconscious state
good share of the night and was thor
oughly chilled He was taken care OF
by local physicians, but there is small
chance for his recovery. Letters IN ms
pockets identified him as George
Holmes. He is employed at Fonda,
but his home is at Storm Lake. from
which place he was probably RETURN
ing after spending Sunday. =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01

AIvord.
Emil Marx, Of Alvord, was brought
to the LeMars city hospital Wednesday
suffering from blood poisoning. Mr..
Marx stepped on a rusty nail with
great force the nail penetrating a thick
soled shoe and sock The nail was
sticking up out Of piece of two-by-
four lumber, and he had to hammer
the wood to get his foot free. His foot
and leg are very badly swollen and his
condition is serious.
GodfieId.
Rev Arthur Stout preached his final
sermon in the Christian church Sunday
evening before good audience. Mr..
Stout left Tuesday for Des Moines and
from there goes to join his wife in New
Mexico. He has a chance of getting the
pastorate of the Christian church at
Albuquerque, N. M, and if he gets the
place the family will make their home
there. During their short residence here
Rev. and Mrs. Stout made many
friends who will regret their departure,
but hope health and happiness will be
theirs in the new home.
Waterloo.
The largest yield of oats reported
in Black Hawk county for the season
is that obtained at the farm of C..
Refshauge, three miles southwest Of
Cedar Falls. Threshing was finished
today and the oats made 40 bushels to
the acre and weighed 80 pounds to the
measured bushel. The grain had been
carefully stacked and therefore the
it was in prime condition as was
also the straw. Forty-nine bushels to
rhe acre at the prevailing market
price of AZ cents per bushel means a
gross income Of s20.5s per acre.
Thornton.
With another block of cement side
walk soon to be laid, Elm street will
have a full half mile of cement side
walk. on the south side Of the street
on the east end and on the north
side in the west division, and only
street crossing will be needed to con-
meet the two sections. Few small
towns can boast the amount Of this
modern convenience for travel that
Thornton can, and the work is only
fairly begun. In two or three years
more. it is likely, every block in town
will be fully equipped with cement
sidewalks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
USED KEROSENE; WILL DIE
Mrs. George French and Babe, E'e'or
Suffer Terrible Burns.

Special to Times Republican.
Ottumwa. Oct las the result OF
trying to start u kitchen fire with kero-
sene. Mrs. George French and her b.
months-ol baby are both dying at
their home in Eldon. both having been
badly burned yesterday.
Mrs. French, with the child In her
arms, put kindling on what she sup
posed were dead Goals, and then poured
a can of kerosene on the Nndling. Ihe
oil Immediately ignited and blazing up
exploded the can. The burning Oil was
thrown on the woman and child, ana
before neighbors could put out the
blaze both were badly burned. Mr..
French, the husband and father, is an
employee of the Rock Island freight
house. Mr.. and Mrs. French are young
people and very popular in Eldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
WEEDS MlLLloNAIRE's DAUGHTER
Everett NJ. sweeIey, Former Sioux
t.itvan. Takes SpokaHe, WASH. Bride.

Everett vi. sweeney, For"o'
Cityan, Takes Spokane, WASH, Bride.
Sioux City. Oct. 1.-Quite party OF
former residents of Sioux City was
present at the recent wedding OF NV
erett NJ Sweeley, at Spokane. wash
among them being Mr.. and Mrs ~. L.
Pratt. Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Wilson. Mr..
and Mrs. w. N. Day, Mr.. and Mrs.
Colfax Mahoney, Mr. and Mrs Dan
Belong. and Miss Bonnie Day.
Spokane papers received here de-
scribe the function as one of magnin-
cence. The bride. Miss Hazel j.
Browne, whom Mr.. Sweeley met at
Washington State College. where she
was a student and he was athletic d.
rector is daughter of j. j. Browne
millionaire and pioneer resident
OF Spokane The wedding was dis
tnctive event IN Spokane society cir
cles.
Mr. and Mrs. Sweeley will make their
home at Twin Falls. Idaho. where ne
i,s associated in the practice of law
with his father. NJ ]. Sweeley
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
DoLLlvER DELEGATES CHURCH.

Corner Stone Of $4,000 Methodist
Structure at Oelwein, Laid.
Special 70 Times-Republican.
Oelwein, Oct. 1.-One of the ablest
addresses ever heard in this city was
the address Sunday by Senator Dolli-
yer, at the corner stone laying Of the
new $4,000 Methodist church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
ROBBED OF s14.
e. p. Perry of Mason City, Attacked
by Two CoIored Man.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Oct. 1.-E. p. Perry, of
this city, was attacked by whom he be-
lieves two colored men Sunday night.
knocked down and robbed of sl4 in
n oney He was not aware OF the at
tack until the men were upon him.
who hit him over the head with piece
OF board leaving an ugly wound
above the eye. The assault came in
lonesome part of the city at the south
end of the railroad yards, place
much frequented by buns and thugs.
Ferry was on his way home, which
was near by.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
Garwin News.

Special to Times-Republican.
Garwin, Oct. 1.-The first number OF
the lecture course, "The Saxaphone
Quartet" will be given in the opera
house next Thursday evening. Octo-
Der 8.
A fine field meet will be held here
next Wednesday.
Miss Van Horn is home from Mon
tour.
Rev. Clemmons. of Tama City, ex-
changed pulpits with Rev. Stice, Sun
day.
The September meeting of the Good
Citizenship League Of Garwin, was
held in the s. D. B. church Sunday
evening. The next meeting will be
held the last Sunday in October.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
WANTS TO SHOOT ROOSEVELT.
Umbrella Repairer Gets criminaIly
GarruIous at keokuk.

SpeC1HI 10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Keokuk, Oct. John Gately, an UNI
brella repairer, was arrested yesterday
on the charge of threatening to shoot
the president when he arrives in keo-
kuk today Gately made the threat as
he was paying toll on the Illinois end
OF the Keokuk and Hamilton bridge
The tender telephoned to the local po-
lice. who took him in charge as soon
as he reached the Iowa side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
DEATH STOPS PRAYER
Thomas skein, Pioneer Resident Liv-
ing at Boone, Falls Dead Just as He
Was About to Take Part in sDevo-
tional Service - ApopIsxy Was tho
Cause.
Special to Times-Repuplican

SPec1df Observation-Disclosures.
Boone. Oct 1.-Just as he arose at
Story City TO invoke Gods blessing on
the service in Bethel church, Thomas
skein, an aged pioneer of this part
of the state, fell into the arms of Mr..
Carroulson, sitting next to him, and
in few minutes was dead Apoplexy
was the cause of death. He had been
asked to lead in prayer, but was called
before his lips were opened
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
OLD NEWELL RESIDENTS DEATH
John Bornan Took Homestead Near
Newell in Early Days.

Special to Times-Republlcan.
Newell, Oct 1.-The funeral of John
Borman, an old resident of this place,
was held yesterday afternoon, his
death Saturday being caused by heart
trouble. He was one of the earliest
settlers, having taken a homestead
near here. He has lived In town the
past few years, and was considerably
past the eighty year mark. Funeral
services at the home were conducted
by Rev. E. G. Richards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-01
Rev. Scissor to Stay at Armstro ng.

NV 01eS5U1 20 0edy as ~ '''os' 0''9'
Special to Times-Republican.
Armstrong, Oct. Rev Scissor
who has been pastor of the M. b.
church Of this place for the past four
years, was returned to the charge by
the conference held at Sioux City. re-
Gently. This action meets the APP
prevail of the church and community.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-02-07
Church Order in Army.

Columbus, On accordance with
orders received from the military
secretary Of the War Department,
Sergeant James Lynch Of the Tenth
Company of Recruits at the Column
bus army post, who refused to obey
Lieut. Col. Glenn's order to attend
Catholic services Jan. 6, will lose his
chevrons and will be transferred to
Company e Of tho Fourth Infantry,
at Fort Thomas, KY.
The War Department held that
Lynch was wrong only in that he did
not obey the order and then make
complaint. It also Ineld that the court
martial charges against the Sergeant
could not be sustained.
Much dissatisfaction is expressed
by men at the barracks because they
are compelled even to march to the
services. It is declared that even this
modified order is unprecedented in
army circles. Capt. Cabaniss, acting
.commandant, declared that the order
issued by Lieut.. Col. Glenn, just be-
fore he left for San Antonio, Texas,
TO defend Major Penrose, would be
enforced.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-02-07
Water-Walker Had One Upset.

Prof. Charles w. Oldrieve, who is
making the trip from Cincinnati to
New Orleans in his famous "water
boots" arrived in Vicksburg, accom-
panied by his wife on boat. Old
rieve is making the trip on wager of
$4,000, and must arrive in New Or
leans not latter than Feb. 9, but is con-
fident he will reach his destination
one day ahead of time. He left Gin
natl Jan. l., and has made an easy
trip down the river. He declares it is
not difficult to walk the water, provid-
ed one has the art Of balancing him
self, which the Professor did not pos
sess at one stage Of the journey, as he
capsized and his wife went to the res
cue. He says he is enjoying the trip,
and is in the best Of health.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-02-07
NEWS SUMMARY
IN MISSISSIPPI
TWO CHILDRRH ARE FATALLY
BURNED,
LOCAL BUYERS TAKE BONDS
Birdsone Case Will be Set for Trial
Before Supreme Court During the
Month-Considerable Interest Be-
ing Taken in Case.
The Birdsong Case.

The celebrated case Of Mrs. Angie
Birdsong, convicted in the Circuit
Court Of Copiah county for the kill
ing Of DR.. Thomas Butler, and given
fve-year term il the Penitentiary,
will be fled on appeal with the SUI
preme Court during the next few
days, and docketed for the call Of
the criminal docket in February.
Owing to the fact that Attorney
General William Williams is a cousin
of Mrs. Birdsong, he will not appear
in an official capacity during the
prosecution before the Supreme Court,
the array of attorneys employed in
the case having promised to relieve
him Of this task, andsthe briefs Of the
State and oral arguments will be pre-
scented to the court by Messrs. Lon
gino, Willing & Wilson, of the Jack
son bar and A. C. McNair, Of Brook
haven.
The principal argument for the de-
Tense will be delivered by Hoa. r.
N. Miller, Of Hazlehurst, assisted by
the attorneys who took part in the
defense. 1t is probable that United
States Senator, A. j. McLaurin will
come from Washington to deliver an
argument.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-02-07
College Baseball.

Preparations are being made for the
opening of the collegiate baseball sea-
son in Mississippi, and the schedule of
games now in course Of preparation
will be announced within a few days.
Teams have been organized at the
University Of Mississippi, Millsaps
College, Mississippi College, Jefferson
Military College and the A. and M.
College, and practice work was active
ly in progress until the advent Of cool
weather, which has put temporary
quietus on outdoor athletics at the
five institutions.
It is expected that each team will
play from twenty-five to thirty games
during the season, to be equally divid-
ed between home and abroad. First
class material has been developed
among the collegians, and some inter
esting games are expected.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-02-07
With Fire in Her Hold.

New York.-The Southern Pacific
steamer Ell Alba arrived in port from
Galveston with fire in her lower for
ward hold, which ner crew had been
battling with four days. The fire
was practically extinguished several
hours after the vessel was locked.
The extent of the damage is not yet
known.
The Ell Alba left Galveston Jan.
% with a cargo Of cotton.
When off the coast Of Florida
Thursday morning the blaze was dis
covered. Capt. Quick had the pumps
manned, ordered on more steam and
kept on for New York. Several YES
sells noticing fire aboard the Ell Alba
signalled offering assistance, which
was declined.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-02-07
Channel Lakes to Gulf.

Washington. - Immediately after
the approval of the journal the house
resumed consideration of the river
and harbor appropriation bill, the
leaders recognizing that if the decks
are to be cleared of legislation be-
fore March 4, and the several depart
ments of the government until Juna
30, 1908, earnest work will have to
be done.
Mr.. Small, of South Carolina, in.
sisted that if the internal trade of the
country is to be preserved, additional
waterways would have to be develop
ed and present waterways deepened
and widened. He addressed the house
in favor of canal from Norfolk ia
Beaufort, N. c., inlet, a distance !
204 miles.
Mr.. Hepburn, oe Iowa, addressed
the house on the project championed
by the Missouri and Illinois members
for deep waterway from Chicago to
the gulf. He made reply to Mr.
Clark, of Missouri, who, he said, want.
ed to build a waterway 1000 miles
in extent between granite walls 20t
feet high. He had seen the Mississip.
pi river when five miles in extent al
a volume of water that would defy
the puny efforts of man to hold it
He characterized the scheme as futo'
plan and chimerical," and declared
that when the proposed waterway
from st. Louis to Cairo should b.
completed it would have velocity OF
from 20 to 25 miles an hour.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-02-07
In Perfect Condition.

"A skeleton Of a human body was
unearthed on the farm of j. A. Nc
Laurin, a farmer of Jasper county,
eight miles west Of Heidelburg, while
blowing in field that had ben in cul-
tivation for more than seventy live
years. The skeleton was that Of hu-
man being about six feet tall, still in
perfect form. 1t was easily torn to
pieces as soon as exposed to the air.
The teeth were still as sound as those
Of any living human being Of today.
This piece of land was cleared and
put in cultivation by L. J. Jones about
thirty-fve years before the Civil War,
and the grave was never given any
notice, if known at that time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-02-07
Cat and Dog Graveyard.

What is said to be the first ceme-
terry in the country for cats and dogs
will be laid out at Newton, if the plans
of number Of prominent Newton wo-
men are successful.
Eight well-known women have petit
toned for legislation to form ceme-
terry corporation.
The movement was started num-
Der of weeks ago, the prime mover be-
ing a great lover Of pets, having four
teen prize-winning cats and two yalu-
able dogs.
1t is said that no site for the pro-
posed last resting place for Newton
pets has yet been selected.