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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
Value of State Bacteriolog.
ical Work Increasing
Yearly
MANY CASES ARE EXAMINED
State Bacteriolosist Called to Report
on Many Outbreaks and His Find
ines Result in Quarantines and Pre-
cautionary Measures - laboratory
in Existence Four Years

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, July 17.-The state bac-
THEOLOGICAL laboratory, which is To-
Gated in the medical building of the
State University of Iowa at Iowa City,
has prevented epidemics, especially of
typhoid fever and diphtheria, in many
places thruout the state during the
past year. according to the report of
Professor Albert, the director of the
department, in which he states that
1880 cases were examined for diph-
iberia, s44 for typhoid fever, 3,24S for
tuberculosis, and 674 for miscellaneous
causes. Professor Henry Albert is now
attending the meeting of the state
board of health in Des Moines, and the
above summary Is only portion Of
his report as state bacteriologist, which
is expected to be the foundation for
some important recommendations.
The miscellaneous examinations were
divided as follows:
Examinations of water, 100; milk.
so; meat and tissue, "a; hydrophobia,
81: CHAMBERS, IL; cerebro spinal men
nights, 8; actinomycosis, 4; various
secretions and excretions of the body,
All. The examinations for hydropho-
bia are of growing Importance. Hydro
phobia is growing in the state and
consequently the examinations in this
line has become more frequent.
The laboratory has now been In ex-
istence for four years, and since it's
establishment, there has been grad
ual increase In the number of eXamin-
ations, from $3.50 the first year, $3.50
the second year, S,453 the third year,
and $3.50 during the past year or the
3,517 physicians registered In the state
of Iowa, 1922 have availed themselves
of the privileges of the meteorological
laboratory There are at the present
time 762 culture stations where the d.
agnosis outfits of the laboratory are
kept. Practically every city and town
in the state has culture station. Dur
ing the past year these culture stations
were supplied with 1s,467 diagnosis
outfits, of which $500 were for diph-
iberia, 2.971 for typhoid fever and 6,797
for tuberculosis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
The Hampton News.


Hampton, July 17-Mrs. Sarah
Gardner, Mrs. Mary Raper, and Harold
Zeiders of Toledo, are here visiting at
the home of G. L.. Raper, Mrs. Mary
Raper being the mother of Mr.. Raper.
Mrs. G. A. Johnston and daughter,
Frances, and Mr.. and Mrs George
Perrin. of Sheffield. were in town
Thursday visiting relatives.
Mrs. John Toughty is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. r. C. Webb, of Clar-
ion.
E. p. Hudson, of Des Moines. and
Rev. Carl K Hudson, of Northwood,
have been here as guests at the home
of their parents, T. E. B. Hudson and
wife.
Harry Kratochvil is here at the home
of his parents, for a short visit. Mr..
Kratochvil is hospital steward at the
penitentiary at Anamosa.
Attorney f.. P. Andrews and family
have gone to Hawarden, for a visit
with the brother of Mrs. Andrews, B.
=. Durkee and family.
!. w. Myers has had a number of diff
ferent places in Iowa, from which to
choose a location as school superin-
tendent. and has decided to accept the
position offered at Early.
Miss Edna Countryman has gone to
Rockford. H., to visit relatives. and
will also visit friends in Chicago before
she returns home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
DEATH AT EsTHERvlLLE.
II. f. Wells Was One Of Towns Most
Respected Citizens.

Special to meS-RepuD1can.
Estherville, July 17.-Mr. H. F. Wells,
one of Estherville's most respected cit
liens. passed away yesterday morning
at o'clock. His death was not UNI
expected to his most intimate friends,
for he had been failing rapidly in the
last few weeks from an anaemic trou-
BILE dating back almost year.
Mr.. Wells was travelling salesman
for a large wholesale jewelry COM
pany of Kansas City, and had been on
the road for many years, making Es-
therville his home for more than TWEEN
ty years. He gave up his trunks the
first Of February, and had been gradu-
ally failing since that time, altho the
best medical skill was employed. He
leaves wife and three sons to mourn
his loss
The funeral will be held from the
residence Saturday afternoon, Rev. w.
H. Knowlton, of st. James, Mimi, Of
ficiating, and the Ellls lodge will have
charge Of the services at the grave.
Interment will be in Oak Hill.
A host of friends extend their SYM
pathy to the bereaved family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
MRS. sTAUFFAcHER AT HEAD
Cedar Rapids Lady President Of Mis-.
sion Society.

Harlan, July 1.-THE Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary society
of the United Evangelical church
which has been in session here for
three days adjourned. Rev. j. Aurach-
er, of Marshalltown, preached the an
nual sermon to large congregation.
Rev. c. H. Stauffacher gave the adj
dress of the afternoon. In the evening
Rev. DR.. Auracher again addressed
the convention. Waterloo was selected
as the place of the next session.
The officers for next year are as fol-
lows:
President, Mrs. ]. e. Stauffacher, Ce-
dar Rapids; vice president Mrs. Chas.
Pickford, Des Moines; recording secre-
tary. Mrs. G.. M. Thompson, Harlan;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. c. Piz-
err, Nevada; treasurer, Mrs. v. Urbino,
Marley; superintendent Y. P. M. S.,
Mrs. c. H. Stauffacher, Waterloo; SUI
perintendent of M. B. Mrs. l.. A.
Jones, Alburnette; superintendent era
die roll, Mrs. j. G. Walz, Lisbon; Ce-
dar Rapids district organizer, Mrs. j.
e. Stauffacher; Des Moines district or
ganizer, Mrs. Chas. Pickford.
About forty delegates were in at
tendance and all the reports showed a
decided progress in the work Of the
society.
The prospects for next year are bet
ter than ever before in the history OF
the society.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
NURSERY IN CHURCH.
Boone Pastor Adopts New Plan to Be.
cure Large Congregation.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, July 1.-THE Rev. j. T.!
Houser, of the Christian church of
this city, is going to have a large con-
gregation next Sunday morning, If the
prospects at the present time count for
anything. During the heated spell,
many mothers prefer to remain at
home with their children. The sermons
and good music are missed by many,
on the account, the audiences are
small in many OF the churches, and
pastors over the land have been trying
for some time to find way to induce
old and young alike to attend the serv-
ices. Rev. Houser has hit upon a
scheme which is sure to be successful,
and is to be aided by a number of the
young ladies of his church, and one
mother. All mothers are invited to his
services Sunday morning to hear him
preach on the topic, What Do You
Need Most in Your Homer" and he
has invited them to bring their babies
and children. The latter will not be
taken up into the auditorium OF the
church. but at the door the mothers
will be relieved of all care, and the
babies will be taken to the parlors,
which are being fitted up nursery-like
for the youngsters. They will be cared
for during the services by these young
ladies, who in turn will be chaperoned
by some mother. If the scheme in this
instance is successful, 1T is said other
churches will follow the example Of
the Rev. Houser.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
I, The Buckeye News.

Special to IiMeS- Republican,.
Buckeye. July 17.-Max Gherke be-
gan work last Monday at the Western
Grain Elevator The company have
hired him as manager of the elevator
at this place.
Van Penqutte and family moved
back to. Des Moines the first of the
week.
William Miller sold his grey gelding
to the Northern Construction Com
pany, last Monday, for the sum Of 5000.
John Humin and two sons of Buff
falo Center. have been visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity the past few
days.
The ladies of the Sherman Cemetery
society served an ice cream supper
Tuesday evening, clearing $1720. A
good time was reported.
Miss Lille Van Patter and her aunt,
Mrs. Bud Kneiss, attended the funeral
of AN uncle near Dixon, ILL.,, the first of
this week.
Miss Leila Stringer went to Kansas
last week, to make an extended visit
with her Grandma" Blue.
The I. o. o. F.'s installed their Of
ficers for the ensuing term last Tues
day evening. The Rebekahs install
next Saturday evening. $50
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
Tho Arlington News.

Special to Times Republican,
Arlington, July 17.-Mrs. q. Buss had
her left arm quite badly burned We'd
nesday about noon. A spark of fire
fell into small quantity of gasoline,
setting fire to the kitchen. The neigh
bors were called, and soon had the fire
under control. The house, which is
owned by Mr.. Voeltz, was damaged but
little. Mrs. Buss is getting along all
right from the effects of the burn.
Miss Hattie Blackmore is now located
here, coming from AclSley. for the gen.
eral practice of medicine, with her
father.
Mrs. Fisher, Of Chicago, visited with
Mrs. Barber, Wednesday.
H H. Kramer is visiting in Minneso-
ia this week.
Mrs. Gerdes and children, of Burling-
ton, are visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. Wagner.
DAN Van Gerpen has been quite
asick the past week.
F Quite good deal of interest is shown
in the gospel tent meetings, which are
being conducted by Evangelist Clegg.
Sunday afternoon he will have mems
meeting and his subject will be Three
Fools"
Arend Neighbor, who had his leg
broken last week. is getting along nice
lily at present.
Fred Stukenburg has rented his farm
to James Kirby, for next season.
Luella Paul has been sick for the
past week.
John Williamson was married at
Waterloo, Tuesday, to Cynthia G.
Sansar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17

were perhaps the most pleasing to the
people in general. After holding two
years OF private chautauqua, the board
of directors have been convinced that
the system is far the best from almost
any point of view. Almost thousand
season tickets were subscribed for
next year under the same manage
ment.
The Hawkeye Telephone company
commenced the erection of fine new
building Monday morning, and when
the same is completed. it Will be
equipped with the latest pattern switch
boards and modern appliances thru
out. The company will rebuild the en-
tire line within the city, and when done
Perry can boast of having one of the
best telephone exchanges in this part
Of the country. The Improvements WIZ
cost in the neighborhood of $4,000.
T.. A. Coltrin, who was the engineer
on the first engine into Perry on the
c., M. & ST p. railway, died Tuesday
night after being confined to his home
for two or three years with paralysis.
Mr.. Coltrin was one of the Oldest en-
gineers on the entire st. Paul system,
having run an engine for number OF
years in Wisconsin, before coming tN
Perry during the construction of the
c., NJ. & ST. P. thru Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
WATERLOO RAISES $4,000.
Twelve Day Canvass for Y. N. G. A
Fund Successful.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo. July 17-Water1oo's Y. M
G. A. has won in Its efforts to raise 6
fund of $4,000. The victory was her.
ald.ed with a continuous blast OF the
fire whistle, the sounding of a number
of the factory whistles and the ring
ina. of church bells.
The "twelve-day canvass" to secure
a fund Of $4,000 to carry on the work
of the association in Waterloo, and to
strengthen it's hand and widen its
field, had ended In success just as the
clock chimed the hour of 10.
In the association a shout OF thanks
giving rent the air and men and women
laughed as they half cried when they
realized that the days of hard work
had borne fruit and would not go FOL
naught. The band struck up a lively
tune and there was general handshok.
ing and congratulations extended on
every side.
While the announcement that the
sum of $4,000 had been secured was
made promptly at 10 o'clock, several
pledges of small amounts were made
after that time and the grand total is
slightly above the figure that was set
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
CORN MAKES GAINS
Crop in Northwest Iowa From
Week to Two Weeks Ahead
of Last Year
HOT WEATHER GREAT AID
Makes Rapid Strides Following IN
duly Wet Weeks of Early Season
Harvesting of Small Grains Under
Way-Important General N-~a Of
TIE State.
HOT WEATHER GREAT AID
Special to Times-Repubncan.

Sioux City, July 17.-Special infor-
nation received from various points in
the tri-state territory indicate that
corn is from a week to two weeks
ahead of the growth at the correspond
ing period last year.
Incessant rains during the months of
May and June caused fear among the
farmers of Iowa, South Dakota and
Nebraska, but the popping weather of
out in great shape.
Even in the lowlands of the Missouri
valley, which were inundated by the
floods corn has picked up remarkably
we'll and the loss will be only slight.
The heaviest loss reported Is in Har-
rison county, where it is said rs per
cent Of the crop was damaged. But
even with that drawback conditions
are better than they were last year and
the farmers are well satisfied.
Wheat, oats and other small grain
are doing exceedingly Well and IN some
sections of the tri-state territory har-
yes sting has begun. Corn is sturdy and
OF q fine color.
Conditions are especially promising
in South Dakota, as is indicated by
several big realty transfers recently
made.
While the rains retarded corn, other
grains, and hay especially, were espe-
cially benefited.
This information CLEANED from the
corners Of the three states is good in
dication of the general conditions
turnout the length and breadth of
those states.
THE weather bureau forecasts that
for the next few days the weather will
be about normal. which means good
crop growing weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
BECOMES MAGNETIC OBSERVER.
w. H. Dunlap, State University In
structor. Gets Government Job.

w. H. Dunlap, State University In
structor, Gets Government Job.
Special to Republican.
Iowa City, July 1.-THE United
States Coast and Geodotic Survey has
appointed Mr.. Walter H. Dunlap, an
instructor in civil engineering in the
State University of Iowa, to act as
magnetic observer in Iowa, Illinois,
and Minnesota. He will visit about
twenty-five cities in Iowa, besides a
number Of stations in Illinois and Min
nesota. The object of his work is to
determine the intensity and direction,
both horizontal and vertical, of the
earth's magnetic field. 1t is we'll known
to surveyors that the magnetic needle
points in only few places to the true
north, and that, moreover, If left to
swing freely, it would point somewhat
downward rather than horizontally,
giving what is known as the magnetic
dip. The defamation of the needle from
the true north and the amount of it's
dip, are what will be determined by
Mr.. Dunlap.
Among the Iowa towns which will
be visited are Mt. Pleasant, Oskaloosa,
Sigourney, Marion, Grundy Center, AL
lison, Waverly, Charles City, New
Hampton, Cresco, Austin. Usage. Ma
son City, Clarion, Dakota City, Forest
City, Algona, Blue Earth, Baskerville,
Spirit Lake, Spencer, Pocahontas. Ft
Dodge, Webster City, Nevada, Toledo
and Montezuma. Government stations
are in operation at each one of these
points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
dad" WALKERS SUCCESSOR
Who He Will Be Question Of Much In
terest to Iowa x. P.s.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, July 1.-THE recent
death of dad" Walker. who has been
grand keeper of records and seal Of
the knights of Pythias of Iowa for the
past two decades, naturally raises the
question of Mr.. Walkers successor in
the Office he filled SO long and so we'll.
1t is generally expected that a large
crop of candidates from all parts Of
the state will soon develop, and the
contest for the office at the next ses-
sion Of the grand lodge at Oskaloosa,
in September, promises to be one of
the features of the grand lodge ses-
sions. 1t is stated that j. H. Merkins,
who has been Mr.. Walkers assistant
for several years, will aspire to seek
the position. A few years ago, it was
freely predicted that when Mr. Walker
retired from the Office, j.. F. Rail, for
merly of this city, would be chosen to
succeed Mr.. Walker. Mr.. Rail now re-
sides at Cedar Rapids, and has been
prominent member of the grand lodge
for the pAst twenty years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17

by law also and that date has passed
for this year. There is no provision
in the law for calling the convention
to meet again.
The only other means by which a
nomination could be made would be
thru the state committees but the law
gives the state committees authority
only to fill vacancies occurring among
the nominees of the primary or the
state convention. In the present case
the vacancy does not occur there. That
exhausts the means by Which party
nominations could be made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
Alden Items.

Special to Times-Republican-
Alden, July 17.-Mrs. Jennie Catlin
started for Shelburn Falls, Mass. yes
terday, for the summer.
Farmers are busy these days, putting
up the best hay crop for years. Many
report they have not had drop of
rain on their hay this season.
There is some rust, but the present
outlook for small grain is fine, and
corn is improving rapidly. Everything
points to good crops with good prices
for same.
The Alden clerks held their annual
picnic yesterday.
Will Man and wife, DR.. Lewis and
wife, and John Birdsall and wife re-
turned yesterday from an automobile
trip to the Twin cities, where they at
tended the Shriners' convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
Lake City News.
nec,al to Times-Republicau.

Special to 1meS-RepuDllcau.
Lake City, July 17.-Mr. Clarence
Anderson and Miss Bessie Davis were
married on July IA, Rev. j. ID. McCord
officiating.
Charles Salisbury injured an eye last
week. and went to Des Moines for
treatment 1t was found necessary to
remove the injured eye.
Next week we have our second an
nual chautauqua, under the manage
ment of the Redpath bureau.
Walter Jacobs, assistant cashier of
the First National bank, is off for a
trip to the west. His mother accom-
panies him. They go out by way of
the Northern Pacific railway and re-
turn by way of the Canadian Pacific
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
GIFT TO LENNON COLLEGE.
c. o. Torrey, Manchester, Adds $4,000
Property to Endowment Fund.

&c. o. Torrey, Manchester, Adds $4,000
Property to Endowment Fund.
Special 10 Times Republican.
Hopkinton, July T-Dr. Reed has
announced a gift of $4,000 from Mr..
C. O. Tofrey, of Manchester, to the en-
dowment of Lennox College. 1t consists
of the residence in which President
Reed lives, together with twenty-five
acres of land lying just back of the
residence. The house is a large two
story building with eleven rooms and
hall, and is equipped with all the mod
ern conveniences. 1t is one of the best
houses nFIopl1inton. 1t is only two
blocks from the college campus, and
the land lies on two sides of the
ground recently given to the town for
park The property is we'll worth
the estimate placed on it. This carries
the present efforts for endowment to
about $4,000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
TRAINS PUT BACK ON.
Rock island Heeds Protests Of Many
Iowa People.

Srecial to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, July 17-After months OF
prayers and petitions, the residents Oh
the Rock Island road, west Of Esther
vile, have finally been heard by THE
management of the road, and another
passenger train each way has been put
in service. When the slump in railroad
service over the state was at it's height
the Rock Island took off one Of its two
passenger trains west Of Estherville
The action stirred up many protests
from the public along the line, and II
seems something has been effective
for the train was put ON again this
week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
PERRY cHAuTAuouA CLOSES
Talent This Year Above the Average
Other Perry News.

Special to Times Repubican.
Perry, July 17.-Perry just closed a
very successful chautauqua, which was
held under the management of the
Redpath system. The very best of
weather prevailed during the entire
six days, and the talent was far above
the average Governor Hoch. of Kan
sas, Rev. Cadman, of New York. and
Father Tehen, of Wichita, of the
speakers made exceptionally good. and
the Barnards, of the musical numbers,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
MASON CITY POPULATION.
Is 1915 According to the Director,
Just Issued.

Is 1915 According to the Directory
Just Issued.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, July 17.-According to
the edition of the Mason City directory
for the year 1908, the population Of the
city is at present 1918. The directory
contains this year 6,046 names. Multi
plying this number by 2h. the multiple
usually used to represent the total pop
ulation from the names enumerated in
the directory, a population Of 1915 is
the result The directory this year con-
tains more names than ever before
and indicates steady growth Of the
city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
REMoDELlNG JoLLEY BANK.
Whole Building to Be Used for Banl
and Real Estate Offices.

and Heal Estate OHIceS.
Special to Times Republican.
Jolley, July 1.-THE Peoples Bank
Of Jolley is being remodeled. and the
banking office enlarged. The whole
building will be used for bank offices
and real estate office. A part Of the
bana building was formerly occupied
by A. G. Wood, for general merchan-
disc, but has been vacant since May
1. Mr.. Wood having moved his goods
to Redfield.
The bank when completed, will be a
credit to the town, as it will also have
new fixtures turnout.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-17
SHELL ROCK NEWS.
Mr.. Ray Hammer and Mrs. Myrtle Stew
ems Wed at WaverIy.

Spccia, to Times Republican.
Shell Rock, July 17.-Mrs. Myrtle
Stevens and Ray Hammer, both of this
city were married at the Congrega-
tional parsonage in Waverly, by Rev.
Rice, Wednesday afternoon.
w. l.. Lincoln has moved his family
into the A. F. Yarcho house, and for a
time at least the Hotel Shell Rock will
remain closed