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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
Husband Mourned as Dead Three
Year Writes to Council
Bluffs Woman
HAS BEEN CONFINED IN ASYLUM
Mr.. S. T. Thompson Writes That Since
His Release He Has Been Establish
ing New Home for His Wife, in St.
Neutrality-suspicious. Disappearance
Partly Explained - Iowa News.
Special to m.s-Republican.

Council Bluffs, June 26.-With light
step and heart, and with her face
beaming with joy, Mrs. S. T. Thomp-
son, who for three years has mourned
her husband as among the dead left
today for Kansas City, where she will
join DR.. S. T. Thompson, her husband,
who mysteriously disappeared from
this city three years ago On the aft
ernoon Of July I, 1905, Thompson
walked out of his office, and until
yesterday no one had ever heard of
or from him since that time.
Thompson, who is now prosperous
citizen of st. Louis. writes his wife
that he has been confined in an asylum
until few months ago, and that since
his release he has been busy establish
ing a new home for her in st. Louis,
which he wants her to come and oc-
cupy with him. He says, also, that he
is abundantly able to supply her every
want.
u never believed that my husband
had run away with any other wom-
an" declared Mrs. Thompson to re-
porter Il can show them now that l
was right" Mrs. Thompson was Wis
iting at the home of son in Bartlett,
when she received the letter from her
husband. She took the first train for
Council Bluffs, and lost little time here
preparing for the journey to Kansas
CITY, where her husband Is to meet
her.
THE reason he did not write to me
BEFORE" said Mrs. Thompson, was
because he wanted to get on his feet
again and have things nice for me
when he should send for me. When
Mr.. Thompson disappeared, there were
all sorts Of stories about how he had
done this and that and the other thing,
but 4 knew that he was not the man
who would run away from his family
voluntarily. thought he was drowned
or had been murdered and gotten away
with. had given up hope OF ever
seeing him again, but now he Is in
Kansas City waiting for me, and ] am
going there today. and we will go to-
gether from Kansas City to our new
home in st. Louis, where the doctor
has gained a good practice as an OPP
tician," and Mrs. Thompson's oounten-
ance spoke louder than anything she
could say, of her great JOY.
Mrs. Thompson does not know the
particulars Of her husbands long sill
ence or the hospital where he was
treated. On the day OF his disappear
ance, he walked out Of his office and
dropped literally from sight. Mrs.
Thompson says that for some time
prior to his disappearance, she had
noticed that he was growing nervous,
but she attributed this to overwork.
When she learned from him that he
had been in an asylum, she concluded
that he had been seized with that rare
form Of insanity known as aphasia,
had forgotten himself and his name
and had wandered away.
81 just want to have his name
cleared" said Mrs. Thompson. "He
has been talked about SO much, that
people should be told that he did not
do any wrong. For more than two
years Mrs. Thompson spent all her
spare earnings seeking clues and fol-
lowing them up, in the vain hope of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
Inmate OF Orphans HON at
Davenport Hidden in Room
Three Months
INSANE MATRoN's QUEER DEED
Woman Attempts Suicide Whom Boy is
Found-Lad Supposed to Have Run
Away-Hidden to Cover Up Facts of
Accident - Long Confinement Does
Not Injure Him.
Not Injure Him

Davenport, June 26.-The Attempted
of the state orphans home in this
city, brought out strange story of the
power of conscience to drive a woman
to desperate ends.
Three months ago small lad in
Miss Whalen's charge had his feet
burned while the matron was bathing
him. Instead of reporting the accident
to the superintendent, as is required
by the rules Of the institution, Miss
Whalen concealed the child in her
room, expecting his wounds to heal in
few days and, therefore, the accident
would not be discovered.
Superintendent Sessions upon hear
ing Of the accident, inquired as to the
lad and was told he had run away
Then for fear of being caught in a
falsehood, the matron kept the child
concealed in her room for three months
unknown to the other children or the
officials.
Yesterday the child was discovered
locked In the room, but little worse off
by reason of the long confinement.
The discovery and the severe strain
under which she had been laboring
during the boys concealment were
more than Miss Whalen could bear,
and, locking herself in her room, she
swallowed carbolic acid.
Quick medical attention saved her
life, but 1t is feared her mind is shat
tered.
When the lad was asked about his
long confinement in the matron's room
he stated that was taken there after
he was burned, and from his state
ments 1t seems that the matron gave
him to understand that he was badly
injured and must remain there quietly
until he recovered. He stated that he
had plenty to eat most of the time and
always had good breakfasts and din
ners He stated also that he had been
given lots Of books to read and that he
had other things to amuse himself. He
also stated that Miss Whalen made a
bed for him onthe floor beside her, and
he always slept there. He seemed to
be but little thinner than when he was
first confined and to have suffered no
serious effects.
Chicago, June 26.
The fact thathe was not discovered
thru the window before he was arises
from the fact that the windows all
have blinds on them, and Miss Whalen
always kept her blinds closed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
THREE WEDDINGS AND BURIAL.
Wednesday, Juno "a, Proved to Be
EventfuI Day in Britt.

Special to Times EeplbDcan
Britt, June 26.-Wednesday, June "a,
was an eventful day in Britt. 1t ism
often that three weddings and one
burial take place on the same day. But
such was the case. First was the Ma
sonic burial given Uncle Jimmie"
Dickinson. conducted by the Britt
lodge, at Clear Lake, assisted by the
Garner and Clear Lake lodges Ihe
Clear Lake cemetery is now q part OF
what was in 1851 Uncle J1mmies
farm and he was buried close to the
spot on which he built the first house.
Next came the wedding of James L.
Minor and Lillian Sarset, both young
people reared in this town. They went
to Chicago on the evening train, for
their wedding trip.
Next in order was the wedding at
high noon of Otto Gilster and Elsie
Burgaardt Miss Burgaardt is the
daughter of Nick Burgaardt pros
porous farmer near this town OTTO
Gilster is a brother of Mrs. Will Ras-
mussen.
Then last but not least, took place
the wedding of William Richardson
and Elvina Erickson, at o'clock. This
was a large wedding and $50 guests
witnessed the happy occasion. The
groom is the youngest son of u. H.
Richardson, county supervisor. and the
bride is daughter of oliver Erickson
prosperous farmer living just east OF
Britt. 1t is also interesting to recite
that another wedding took place be-
tween Britt young people at Stanley.
N. d. the groom being George Hamill,
Jr., brother Of John Hanill, nominee
for state senator for Iowa, and the
BRIDE Jennie Aageson. daughter of An
drew Aageson. a WELL known citizen of
this town This wedding took place on
Tuesday, the 23d.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
,s4,e11 SHORTAGE IN SAC
Expert Makes Report on Pettis Pecu
Iations.

Expert Makes Report on Pettis Peeu-
lations.
Sac City, June 26.-W. A. Burnap,
expert accountant, who was hired by
the county to go over the books of w
H. Pettis, recently treasurer of Sac
county, and ascertain the exact amount
Of Pettis' shortage. has made his re-
port to the county board of supervis-
ors after several weeks of thorough in
vestigation. Mr.. Burnap finds the
shortage to be $34,611.80.
He made investigation Of all the en-
tries in the tax lists and other details
and found errors In the office to con-
sist of three kinds: First, cancella-
tons, where receipts had been issued
and afterwards cancelled; second, du-
plications, where two receipts of the
same rrmber had been issued and only
ono carried to the tax register; third,
omissions, where moneys have been
received and not accounted for.
Mr.. Burnap finds that the method
used in checking up the treasurer Is
the same employed by large majority
of counties In the state, and is the
method that has been used since the
OF&dI1Z1IDIl VI ILLS COuAly' LIZ AoSs
not blame the board of supervisors for
not making the discovery long ago, for
he believes they did the same as most
men would have done. He has recon-
mended the Installing Of q system In
the auditors Office which will prevent
such crooked transactions hereafter.
When the shortage was first discov-
cred, local men figured the amount al
about 81, 900, and 1t was believed that
the report Of the expert would not
change the amount materially. That
the amount is larger by nearly $4,000
comes as a surprise.
Following the report Of the expert
showing the amount Of the shortage
came the arrest of former County
Treasurer William H. Pettis, last night
on information to which about twenty
citizens Of Sac county swore, charg-
ing him with embezzlement of the
county funds He furnished bond Of
SIS, 900 signed by his wife, which Sc
cures his appearance before the grand
jury at the August term Of the dis
trict court.
Real estate and other property We're
turned over to the bondsmen severa
weeks ago, which footed up to 49,
08541. Mrs. Pettis this morning gave
note, secured by = mortgage on hel
farm IN Coon Valley township. fol
$7.5268s to w. Jackson, and the bonds
men will suffer practically nothing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
Town of McGregor Confronted
With a Very Serious
Problem
CONTAMINATION AFTER STORM
Cellars Filled With Water and Filth
and Fever Epidemic is Feared -
Dubuque Called Upon For Aid in In
augurating Sanitary Measures = Eff
forts to Check Dangers.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
McGregor, June 26.-With the grad
ual recession Of the water from the
streets and the reopening of a few
business houses, the municipal govern
ment of this city is confronted with
the enormous problem of cleaning up
and conserving the public health from
an epidemic which is greatly feared.
Since last Saturday night the Of
ficials of the city government and cit
liens, with Mayor Walters at the head,
have worked heroically in an effort to
reorganize the crippled business and
protect the people from the dread ma
laria and typhoid
In the wake of the storm 1t was
found that practically every cellar In
the city was filed with water, bust
ness houses and residences suffering
alike. Torrid weather has warmed the
pools and mire and the air is filed with
the nauseatig odor Of contamination.
There have been few reports of illness
CAUSED Dy tue COuQlllOIS Dul IL - AOl
known how extensive the sickness has
reached, tho it is by no means general.
After recovering from the immediate
effects of the storm and flood the city
government found that the ensuing
conditions We're even more perplexing
than those preceding.
Get Assistance.
Mayor Walters was in Dubuque
Wednesday night in quest of available
SYMPTOMS and machinery to carry off the
water from the cellars and low ground.
He succeeded in getting a goodly sup
ply and they will be used as soon as
possible.
1t was found that conditions de-
manded even more energetic work and
Mayor Walters telephoned to Mayor
Schunk Of Dubuque for one of the big
fire engines of the Key City. The Nc
Gregor executive was assured that
Dubuque would give all possible as
sistance.
Accordingly, one Of the engines, with
firemen to operate 1t, left Dubuque for
this place.
From now on the real excitement
here will be the desperate efforts to
preserve the public health. All day
long men worked like Trojans. clearing
away rubbish and improving condi-
lions generally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
TURNER'S AT DAVENPORT.
Two Thousand Delegates From Chi
caao and Milwaukee Given GREETING

Two Thousand Delegates From Chi
cago and Milwaukee Given Greeting.
Davenport, June 26.-This city is in
gala attire in honor of the Kreisfest Of
Turner's of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin,
and Minnesota, which will bring 5000
visitors to Davenport.
The Chicago and Milwaukee delega-
lions. numbering nearly 1000, accom-
panied by several bands. arrived last
evening and We're given a hearty greet
ing as they paraded thru the city. The
men are camping at the ball park and
the women are being entertained at
private homes.
Eight Chicago societies are entered
in the athletic contests, which take
place today and Saturday.
The turner's deeply regret their fes-
tivities follow so closely the death Of
Grover Cleveland, whom they regard
as one Of the greatest of Americans. In
tribute to his memory exercises will
cease during the hour Of the funeral
today and memorial services will be
held. Ex-Mayor c. A. Ficke will de-
liver an address
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26

and went after some article Of food to
be used at the morning meal. The
young girl had no sooner reached the
basement floor than something struck
her. knocking her unconscious. What
the mems object was is not known un-
less robbery was intended.
Mrs. Erslline, mother of the young
girl, and another sister heard the noise,
but were afraid to enter the cellar for
fear they, too, would be assaulted, but
they spread the alarm as quickly as
possible, and the police were called
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
Injured in Runaway.

Mason City, June 26.-As the result
of a runaway, Thomas Williams, a
farmer living near Burchinal, was
hurled to the pavement, on South
Main, near the Willow street bridge.
last evening and severely injured. two
deep and elongated wounds over his
temple and back Of his ear where he
struck the hard brick and his body
was badly bruised and cut. He was
picked up by w. e. Brice, who was
passing in a carriage and taken to
a physicians office where his wounds
were dressed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
Boy browns.

Nicola, June 26.-Earl Bardsley, aged
10 years, son of Postmaster ]. Bards-
ley, was drowned in Mosquito creek
Yesterday afternoon. Homer Bards-
lev, brother of Earl, had waded across
the stream and sank few inches into
the muddy bottom on the farther side
of the stream. Earl plunged into the
water to rescue his brother, in spite OF
the latter's remonstrances, and was
carried under by the swift current.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
Iowa at WASHINGTON.

Washington, June 26.-Otto w
Trap has been appointed postmaster
at Sherman, Hardin county, vice Ell
mer e. Mcfarland, resigned.
The postoffice department has an
nounced that beginning July 1. one ad-
ditional clerk will be allowed to Ce-
dar Rapids, Manchester, Mason City
Red Oak, and Waterloo. and two at
Sioux Cftv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
MINER CRIPPLE FOR LIFE.
Discovered That c. L. DoImar, Of os-
den, Has Broken Back.

Special to mes-Republican.
Ogden, June &c. L. Dolmar. who
was injured in the coal mines north of
Ogden last week by the fall of slate,
was taken to Des Moines and under
went an operation in the hospital. 1t
was discovered that his back was
broken and the operation caused the
removal of some broken bone. The In
jury will probably make him cripple
the remainder of his life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
OATS ATTRACT COMMENT.

Sheaf on Display at Mason City Shows
Grain in Perfect Condition.
Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, June Pa sheaf of
oats from the Johns farm, north of
this city, has attracted a good deal of
attention and excited not a little won
derment. In spite of the large amount
of talk about the unfavorable season
for growing crops, this sheaf shows
the grain in perfect condition, with
no sign Of the effects Of excessive
moisture, and in a state of advance
ment unusual for this time Of the year.
The grain is headed out, and the heads
almost completely filled, with the stalks
almost three feet in length.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26
ASSAULT ON GIRL.

Miss Graves, Of ottumwa, Hit on Heed
by Providers.
Ottumwa, June 2s.-Acting Chief OF
Police Mat Mier is working on a Pc
culiar and difficult affair that took
place on Graves street shortly after
daylight when two men assaulted May
Erskine when she went into the cellar.
Miss Erskine was unaware of the
presence of anyone In the basement,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-26

being able to locate her husband. To
do this she suffered many privatlons
and supported herself by doing the
hardest kind of work, at times
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

A masquerade party will be given
Monday evening. at the home OF Mrs,
Chas. Williamson. for the benefit Oh
East Erd Baptist church. A musica'
program has been arranged and re-
:-eshm.rts will be on sale.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01
CELEBRATED IN HONOR
OF ALL SAINTS NIGHT
Ycunoste rs Made Merry Last Night
IS q Compliment to holiowe
MANY Good Costumes.

The young folk OF Hampton ce'e-
b-atei in honor OF Halloween last
Right in a most appropriate manner.
while in many Of the homes receP-
tons were given in homer of All
Saints nigh.
The boys AMI girls made the n.gh,
hideors at times and caused much
n,eyriment in their costumes on tee
streets. Il was 4 good, orderly
crowd. however. and the police found
little trouble In handling the young
sters.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

Worth Lving?" 1870 p. nj. su6lect.
What Think We of\Christ and what
Will You Do With Him Preaching
at Riverview $3.50 D. m. SUNDAY
school $50 q, m. Christian Endeas-
or Gas p. m. Midweek Prayer meet
ing wednesday, s p. m. Teacher
training class, Thursday. 3 p. m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01
h the HAMPTON
CHURCHES TODAY
AIhl 6sDrtsaibe Sin d bI,sphs1g
llaka lls ualy elost" lbs
Subject Of IL. Wfay.
II FAST ueIHu|sT CHURCH
HAMPTON. ...R
Rev. John 2. Cuthrieii VIII Preach on
the "pivtns Dynamite" in Central
Methodist and All Saints Day Will
Be Observed In Old St. Johns Epis-
oopai Church.

At the First Methodist church to-
night the pastor. Rev. George w.
Wray, will preach special sermon
on "The objectionable Sin or the
Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost.
Tho sermon will be a companion to
the able discourse preached on last
Sunday evening. This morning the
Lords Supper" will be administered
and Mr.. Wray will also I'LL his pull
pit.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

Hulrs Gu; Rate Drug Store-the
Home OF vinol and the Rsxaii store
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

NJ. Renter. Il will pay You 10 see
our lis; Of houses. N. II. MORGAN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01
Memorial Baptist Church.

This morning at HOO O'Clock. the
pastor, Rev. Carter A. jenkins. will
preach at the Memorial Baptist
church from the theme Things That
Accompany Salvation" This evening
at 7:3O O'Clock he will preach from
the theme "A Wondering Boy" Ser
vices tomorrow will be Of evangenst'c
character. There will be baptism at
the evening service. The mems Bible
class will meet promptly at 10 O'Clock,
and the Sunday school at $50 o'clock
this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

Ailegret,e's candy just received at
CkEElL.S Pharmacy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

FOR SAI.E-wITH AL. NEcES
sary pipes. \ - Trrcon Dc"bie
Eoa'rr. In GOOD sc"r...'!on. 1s2 ~
King street. Sell cheap. li'i-St.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01
ATTENTION, wooDMEH!

The members Of Live Oak camp.
No 2, wootmeu OF the World. are
asked TO assemble in their hall. CRIB
Ie Hall. this ,Sundayb afternoon at :
O'Clock 10 attend the urvciliHg OF
monument by the Newport news
Camps in Grccnlawn cemetery. Tn
,rip will BE- mad" CT Specsa' car iea''
ing here a. 2:20 y. N.
visiting brothers invited 10 join In
with us.
By order r. Syrhc Davis. council
commander.
JOHN HOPE. Cicrs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01
eUlleT IN HIS LEG.
wr. Clarke Thompson Accidentally
Shot tSmseH WITH Revolver.

Mr. Clarke Thompsoa. the son OF
Mr., and Mrs. II. $. Thompson. IN
ArmIstead avenue. accidentally sho'
himself IN The Gcshy pari 81 his
right beg while cleaning a revolver
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

A. CABEIL'S Pharmacy the candy
il I4.74l and the cigars are s,"1l.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

Yesterday The bullet iciS'
cd N tn q Vas later removed
br Or. VI p.ecker. who az
teaded q young man.
The as a 3s-cailbrc. The
iniury b one. ana VII prcba'
biy so Iompeoa to remaia IN
ais n verai days
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

Christisn Ccience services will be
held ct eleven o'clock at No. 43 Hope
street. Subject. "Everiasting Punish
ment." Testimonial meeting Wednes'
DAY evening at eight O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01
Matters Personal

Major and Mrs. John A. Johnston
who have been On visit in rem
sylvania, have returned to the Ma
tional Soldiers Home.
DR.. NJ. X. Edmurds. OF the National
Soldiers Home. Is spending few
days near Washington.
The first Of the series Of carl
parties to DC given by the lady mem-
bers Ct the Virginia Yacht Club Will
be held in the club house on ncN
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Harry Firm. OF Bristol. Tenn"
is the guest Of friends here for fe"
lays.
Capt. and Mrs. George W. Face re-
turned last evening from a visit Of
month in the West.
Mr. Marry Rowe. who Is attending
the Randoiph-Macon Academy At
Ashland. arrived yesterday 10 vis''
his parents. Mr.. and Ms. }. r. Rowe,
in armistcad avenue.
Mess-s. s Gordon Cumming anc
Franz yoa SchilIing returned yest"T-
day from q visi; 20 Washington.
Miss Lille Phillips. Of Portsmouth.
Is the CUES, Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
". Phillips. in LOcust street
Mr.. William MScrc has rctuTrCS
10 hi. acme in Pcquoson. after visit
90 his daughter. Mrs. Evans. in Chapel
street
The cigars st HC1AS Cut Rate
Drug store are 5,.s8i. ~
Aiiegrc;te's cardy lust received n
CABEII..s Pharmacy.
| The week Of October 20. Wsdnes
| dsy. vas the day xc aIlcd prcscriT'
:seus free o; HuL.'s Gu Rate Drui
Sserc.
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Al st. Johns Church.

Today being All Saints Day the
occasion win be marked with appro-
pirate services in st, Johns Episco-
nal church. me rector. Rev. Rever-
.dy Estill, d. d.. will preach at both
the Morning and afternoon services.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01
Eaat tiampton and Fox Nm.

sChristian Growth" will be the
theme or Rev. Charles W. Ray in the
nox Hill iMethodist church this morn
.spe, Mr.. Ray win preach to the
Scongregation. OF the East Hampton
Methodist church tonight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01

Church OF Christ, Chapel street,
Rex. W. r. Motley. pastor. II a. m.
Subject, What Is Your Life-ls II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-01
WANTED.

wANTD-A POSITION as CHAM
Der maid or care for chi'dren 10
good family: can furnish best RET
erenccs. Address iss Mellon
Street. Phosbus, Va. 1o-31'-i.