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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
HUSBAND AND WIFE, LEAVING BABY BOY,
WILL Die TOGETHER IN THE ELECTRIC CHAIR

JAMES AND MARY FARMER
CROUCH IN DEATH CELLS
At AUBURN PRISON, LIVING
THE HORROR OF THEIR END
OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

A man who has no poor kin
thinks it would be a pleasure to
help them.
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U. 8. Government Bonds.

Liverpool-Close: Wheat y up;
corn, Il up.
VIII e At - Close: December,
$1.027s; May, $1.07A-b; July,
$1.01%.
Corn-Close: December, 62c;
May, 62$-b; July. 62Bc.
Oats-Close: December, 49kc;
May, 51hc-b; July, Ate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

lied roads much study. Professor p.
G. Holden. OF Ames, who happened to
be in the city. was called on to speak,
and his talk was also beneficial.
Would Help Short Course.
The committee of short course Of
ficers, who were in Ames Tuesday to
make arrangements regarding the
short course for next winter, was not
given definite promise that the state
college would be able to supply this
county The question is to be decided
at a meeting of the board of trustees,
which began In Ames today Resolu-
tions were prepared at the meeting
Tuesday night asking w. Il. Moninger.
living west OF the city, who is u mem
Der of the board of trustees. to use
every influence to secure the short
course. A committee representing the
countys interests in the short course
will go TO Ames Thursday to urge Its
claims.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

cars tank, and in doing SO some Of the
gasoline was spilled. 1t vaporized and
the vapor was waited into the lighted
headlights and ignted, setting fire to
the gasoline that had been spilled on
the car. In attempting to prevent more
oil from splitting, Wedgewood was
burned on the right forearm and left
hand. His burns are not serious. The
principal damage to the car was that
the varnish and finish on the hood and
body were burned off or damaged, one
II the tenders was burned, and it is
thought the heat destroyed one Of the
tires. The fire was put out with a
hand extinguisher, altho a silent alarm
was turned in and the uptown de-
partment responded.
A little earlier in the evening the de-
partment was called to the home Of
Mrs. Charles MCGOWAN, sos West
Boone street, to put out a small blaze
in the roof of the dwelling. 1t is sup
posed to have caught from the Chin
ney. The damage was small.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
MARRIED..
Rouoie-Eosnacht.

Mr. Thomas G. Boggie and Miss Ids
Fosnacht, both Of this city, were mar
ried at $3.50 Tuesday evening at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. ane
Mrs. John Fosnacht, Rev. Merle N
Smith, of the Methodist church, Off
ciating The bride wore pretty gowr
of pongee, and carried pink and cream
colored roses. A dainty supper wa:
served following the wedding. Mr.
and Mrs. Boggie will make their home
in this city, where Mr.. Boggie is en-
ployed as a brakeman on the Iowa
Central. He Is son of Mr. and Mrs
John w. Boggie, 400 West Boone
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

OFFER MADE AT CONFERENCE
Members Of City Council and Board
Of Supervisors Meet Retail Mer-
chants Association and Discuss I'm
provement of ishways-Mayor to
Appoint Committee to Report.

George f. Kirby. president of the
LeGrand Quarry Company and the FL
deity Savings bank. would aid mate
rally in the movement for better roads
leading into the city, by donating the
crushed rock for the first mile of ma
cadamized road. This offer was made
by Mr.. Kirby at the good roads con-
ference of members Of the city council
and board of supervisors with the Re-
tail Merchants Association, Tuesday
evening.
The offer has no strings tied to It,,
and the material may be had for the
purpose Indicated tor use on any road
that may be selected that leads into the
city
1t was not possible to accept it, al
tho Mayor Ingledue and others who
we're present were anxious to do so.
because the board of supervisors. upon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
Il. NJ. Gerbrick, Who Posed as
Sleuth, Held to Grand Jury
For Horse Stealing
ALBIoN MAN BOUND Owl
w. e. s. Smith, a Young Auctioneer,
Held to Await Grand Jury Investisa-
ton on Charge Of Larceny From
the Person-Both Of the Defendants
Are in Jail.

Il. M. Gerbrick OF Michigan City, Ind,
alias "Creo, the detective" who also
posed as a deputy United States mar
shall, and who, while In possession of
McCombs Bros horse and buggy,
attempted to get away with 1t Monday.
was bound over to the grand jury by
Justice s. L. Peek this morning. A
charge of grand larceny has been filed
against Gerbrick. Gerbrick, who was
arrested in Newton Monday night, was
brought here last night and lodged in
Jail.
This morning he was arraigned, and
waived examination. His bond was
fixed at $500. which it is not thought
that the prisoner vii be able to fur
uish.
The mare and buggy belonging to the
McCombs barn which Gerbrick had. is
still in Newton. The animal was sick
Tuesday from the effects OF the long
drive, and a veterinarian was sum-
moned to take care OF It. 1t is thought
that the horse will recover, and If SO it
will be returned here in a few days.
Albion Man Held for Larceny.
w e. c. Smith. young man OF AL
bion. who has been following the vo-
cation Of auctioneer In this city re.
Gently, and who was arrested oh q
charge Of larceny from the person.
Monday. was hold to the grand jury by
Justice Willard Tuesday afternoon at
the preliminary examination. Smiths
bond was fixed 1t $500, and he was
looked In jail In lieu Ct security.
q. N. Menasm!th, q civil war veters
an, whose home II In Missouri, and who
has been Visiting relatives In the city,
10 the complaining witness. che testi-
meny at the pf siim!nAry examination
tended to show that Monasinith, with
two friends, Nero drunk. and that
Smith evineed 40 little interest In
Msnasmith's welfare. Later It YVES
discovered that Monasmith's watch,
valued at asu, was missing, and GUS.
piclon eentered on Smith, 1fifty.one
dollars. which Maaasmith had In his
pocket at the time. was not disturbed.
Smith has = wife and mother living in
Albion,
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accorded office holder. in this county.

accorded office holders in this county.
Mr.. Egemayer points to his record
during his first term as county attor-
ney, in which eighteen convictions In
the district court and only three ac-
quittals have resulted. or the cases
appealed to the supreme court but one
has been reached, and this has been
affirmed The county attorney also re-
fers to the collections of fines, the sum
OF $2.003.05 having been paid into the
clerks hands during the past year
OF this sum $1,5o6S0 was for liquor
nuisances and for keeping gambling
houses. Slot machines have been re-
moved from this city without prosecu-
ton, and gambling has been curbed.
Mr.. Egermayer says that he has been
careful, during his term OF office, to
discriminate between the many COM
plants that annually come before a
county attorney. He has tried to ox-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

whom rests the responsibility Of levy
ing the tax desired, gave no indica-
ton of how they stood on the tax pro-
posal.
The merchants association desires
that the board of supervisors levy a
mill tax on city property to be ex-
pended in the improvement Of coun-
try roads leading to the city, by the
supervisors, under the direction Of the
city council.
Altho the subject of good roads was
discussed pro and con, no action was
taken, further than that President In
gledue is to appoint a committee of
three to meet the supervisors and
council and attempt to bring them
together. This committee is to be
named later.
A talk relative to good roads and
their value, and especially macadam-
lied roads, was made by j. w. Bur-
roughs, general manager Of the quar-
ry company. who has given the sub
ject Of concrete paving and macadam-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
THE QUA MARK
Helbere Seeks Above All Else to Re.
fleet the Character of His Store in
tho Unusual Value Of the Goods He
SelIs-New JeweIry In.


tho Unusual Value of the Goods He
SeIIs-New JeweIry In.
Some new and pretty things in the
jewelry line have just been received at
the Hellberg store. They include belt
pins, Lavallier chains, brooches, hat
pins, and numberless other pieces.
Hellberg is always on the lookout tor
the newest and always keeps up to the
times. At the same time he is conser-
vative and buys only goods that have
lasting value 1t has been his aim
to invest every piece of jewelry COM
ing from his store with the value that
goes with the character Of the store
from which it comes. While an article
costs less as rule at the Hellberg
store, yet Hellberg admits he would
rather miss sale than sell an inferior
article.
Hellberg desires to call particular at
tention to his stock of mounted and
unmounted diamonds. The birthstone
for April is the diamond. Talk with
Hellberg about diamonds. He can in
terest you.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
BURNING 1T OFF.

A Particular and Painstaking Paint
ing Job.
r. r. Jones and his workmen are en-
gagged In a rather particular and pains
taking job on the Lay residence. All
of the old paint Is being burned off.
This, as anyone can imagine, is u la
borlous and particular job. As soon
as the old paint is burned off and the
wood treated, II new coat of paint will
be applied, lead and oil for which
Jones has gained a wide reputation.
Ask Jones about lead and oil paints.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
SCRATCH FROM COW SERIOUS.
Warren Arson, Farmer Living West of
Town, Has Blood Poisoning.

Az a result Of being struck in the
face by a COW, a week ago Tuesday,
Warren Arson "A wei-known farmer
living three miles west of town, is ser
lousy Ill at his homo, suffering an at
tack Of blood poisoning. While feeding
his cows one OF the animals threw her
head around suddenly. striking Mr..
Arson and causing slight abrasion OF
the ska. He thought but little Of tho
scratch and only became alarmed
when, on the following Friday, his face
began to swell, indicating infection.
For several days Mr.. Anson's condition
has been serious. Today he Is some
what improved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals Will be received by
the undersigned at Union. Ia. until
o'clock p. m. Thursday, April %, 1908,
for the erection and completion Of q
brick banking building at Union, Ia.
Plans may be seen at the Union Saw
ings Bank, Union Ia, and at the office
of the architect, c. w. Boughton,
Hampton, Ia. The right to reject any
and all bids is reserved.
A. P. MASON, President, Union. Il.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
EGERMAYER ANNOUNCES.

County Attorney Seeks Republican
Nomination for Second Term.
The announcement Of Joseph H
Egermayer, as "a candidate for the re-
publican nomination as county attor.
ney before the primaries, is made to-
day. Mr.. Egermayer is seeking the
usual second term that custom has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

finishes, golden quartered oak, mission
and mahogany. A stack of four sec
tons and top and base in the golden
oak will cost you only sic at this store.
1t grows with your library. Let US
show you these book cases.
THE HULL COMPANY,
Sc West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

Rev. John Wellington Hoag, pastor
of the First Baptist church of La
Crosse, Wis, has been engaged to con-
duct a short evangelical campaign in
this city, and, beginning Monday, April
20, will have charge of a series of spe-
cial meetings to be held in the Baptist
church.
The Rev. Mr.. Hoag is considered as
&. man of ability, and is recognized as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

ercise care and eliminate the fancied
grievances, an investigation Of which
entails expense. and devote his atten-
ton to those offenses which, in order
to enforce the law, should be remedied.
Mr.. Egermayer Is a young man, and
is willing to stand on his, own record
in asking the consideration Of republi.
can voters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
AUTO CATCHES FIRE.

Headlights Isnited Vaporized Gasoline
Garage Employe Burned
The touring car. recently purchased
by Dr. n. f.. Mighell, was quite badly
damaged. and S. l.. Wedgewood. IA
North Third street, an einrloye of the
Eldridge- Beebe Automobile Company $
garage. was burned, in fire in front
Of the garage at about 9 o'clock Tues
day night. Wedgewood was filling the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

one of the strongest of the younger
men in the Baptist denomination in
the middle west He is pastor of one
of the largest churches in Wisconsin.
Mr.. Hoag is close personal friend
of Rev. James McGee, pastor of the
First Baptist church here, the two
young men having been classmates
both in college and at the University Of
Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
THE SECTIONAL
Tho Macy the completest and Best
Development of Sectional Book Case
Idea-seIIs at Very Reasonable Price.

The sectional book case is the most
modern idea in library furniture and
it's utility is unquestioned. There are
a great many different makes, but the
Macy is recognized as the highest de-
yelopment of the idea. 1t is a high
grade article combining all the good
features Of others with some they do
not possess and sells at a very reason
able price. We haye- them in all the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
OBITUARY..
pslsseaills.

Peter Delescaille, o member OF tho
soldiers homo ana an old resident OF
Powcsh!ek county, died ct the home
hosp!tal at $3.50 O'clock of pernicious
anemia, after q long sickness. Deles-
birthplace was near tho scene Of the
famous battle Of Waterloo in Belgium.
He was born April I, 1928, and came
to America In 1856. and the same
year he came to Iowa and Poweshiek
county, whore he lived until he on
listed. He was member OF Company
G. Twenty.eighth Iowa infantry, his
enlistment dating from Montezuma.
April Is. 1892. He was discharged at
Davenport. Aug. II. 1866. He entered
the home May Fl, 1900. and subsequent
to that time and after he was dis.
charged from the army he lived in both
Montexuma ana Oskaloosa. His only
living relative is q daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Hattie ]. Delescaille. Of Daven-
port. @
Mr.. Delesoaille stood high II. the G..
A. r. Of both Oskaloosa and Monte
yuma. At the request Of W1sner post,
No. 1877, Of Montexuma, the body was
sent to that place this morning, whore
It will be buried beside the body Of
his wife by the post.
Rowen.
Francis Neville. aged IA months, son
Of Conductor 8. w. Rowen, Of the
iowa Central, and wife, living at 209
South Center street, died at $3.50 this
morning after a months illness. The
babe was first taken iii Of 1aryngitis,
which later developed into bronchial
pneumonia. A week ago Sunday the
babe lay in comAtose condition for
several hours. and 1t was surely
thought It would die at that time. Elk
IRENE measures were taken. including
hypodermio Injection OF normal salt
solution. and inhalation OF oxygen. and
IN twenty-four hours time the little
patient rallied, and grew some better.
A few days ago symptoms Of neDhritis
became apparent, and the kidney all
mont caused its death. The funeral
will be held from the residence Thurs.
day morning ut to:so. conducted by
Rev. j. J. Fitzpatrick, and interment
will take place In the Catholic bury
Ing ground In Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
VERDICT OF $500

Rosensren Secures Verdict Of $500
Against F. F. Miehaels for Injuries
Received in Automobile Accident in
July, 1906.
The jury in the case of Oscar Rosen.
gren VS.. F. f. Michaels, returned a ver-
dict of $500 for Rosengren Tuesday
afternoon. after being out about five
hours Rosengren sued for $1,000 as
damages resulting from being run dow
by the automobile driven by Michaels
near the corner of Main and Ninth
streets on the night Of July u, 1906.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
BECK FOR SHERIFF.
Fifth Candidate Enters Race for the
Office Before Primaries.

Office Before Primaries.
c. Z. Beck, painter and pape:
hanger of the city. is the fifth candi-
date to enter the race for sheriff, IN
an attempt to secure the republican
nomination before the June primaries.
Mr. Beck has lived in this city since
1898, is man of family, and a proper
ty owner He has never held county
office, altho he had aspirations to be-
come sheriff before the primaries four
years ago. A rumor to the effect that
he had withdrawn, which became cir
culated on the eve of the election
helped cut down his vote materially.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15

Licensed to Wed.
Thomas c. Boggie, railroad brake
man, aged %, and Ida Fosnacht, aged
10, both of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-15
ksnnedy.

Theron. the 1.year.old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. II. Kennedy, living three miles
eaat Of Melbourne. died at O'Clock
Tuesday evening Of pneumonia follow
Ing measles. The interment was in
the Capron cemetery this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-04
WORK OF THE WcMENs COUNCIL.
American Delegates Obtain Greater 1niu-
enoe-Resolutio2s Discussed.

Geneva. Sept. c-The sessions OF the international
CouncH Of Women continued in this city to-day,
ard the efforts Of the American delegates to obtain
greater influence IN the affairs OF the council re
suited in victory Hereafter the Australian states
vii have single delegation. representing the COM
raonHealth as has America The former English
domination has been largely possible because OF
the active support given To the English delegates
liz Canada Australia and the other English
colonies. each OF which possessed separate voting
rights While the United States with its large mem
tgrship. possessed only one vote
a feature OF the days proceedings was the reso-
luton introduced by Mrs. May Wright SeWaH, OF
1ndjsnaroIis in favor Of a movement 10 have every
country set aside a day on which the idea Of peace
should be celebrated in The schools, and also 10
pet+ion the next Hague conference 10 create an
International arbitration court. After a long dis
custom in which European opposition TO this idea
xas developed. Mrs. SewalTs resolution was sent
10 committee The opposition Of the European
6elegates arose from the fear that the adoption OF
this motion would prejudice the countries of Europe
against The work of the council The evils OF the
white slave traffic were graphically portrayed by
several OF the delegates. after which the council
voted against a doube standard Of morals for men
and women
This evening Lady Aberdeen, wife OF the Niceroy
Of ireland ana president Of the council, made an
ADDRESS on the efforts Of women 10 promote public
health.
The attendance This year has been the largest
since the movement was ganized-
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Of Interest ~
" 10 Home71.
THEIR PILGRIMAGE
y. Il. r. to Visit Holy Land for
Benefit of Continental Hall.

The Tioughnioga Chapter Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution Mrs. Elizabeth H. Double
day regent appears 10 be enterprising body.
The Tioughnioga Chapter is an upstate organiza-
ten its local ha5itation being at Cortland but it
evidently does not intend that its existence shall
be forgotten 1t to raise money for the
Daughters centennial hall at Washington, and
50 II has conceived the daring idea of chartering
steamer Of the White Star Line and taking party
NJ Sons and Daughters en- a pilgrimage to the
Mediterranean and the Holy Land.
The steamer Arabic will sail on February 4. 1903
for tour Of seventy-one days. Not only Sons and
Daughters Of the Revolution. but any vouched
fer by a Daughter viii be allowed to join the pill
,-fn1ace But in spite OF the desire of the chapter
- make money for the hall. there will be
rrauding The Arabic Will carry only a little over
one-quarter of the number of passengers which
she carries on her regular Atlantic voyages.
The itinerary includes Madeira, Spain. Gibraltar.
Algeria Malta. Greece Turkey, Palestine, Egypt
md Italy In Egypt the pyramids will be visited
N Italy all the wonders OF Rome and Pompei will
delight the eve of the pilgrims In Jerusalem am
lie time will be allowed for visits to all the holy
nsaces Those who wish TO. however, may leave the
marty at Rome Nice Liverpool and return home
ri their pleasure on any White Star steamer. Side
trims viii be arranged for those who wish TO take
them.
on shipboard too. good times will not be want
ms There will be dancing and music and bridge
whist and lectures the latter the various coun-
,ries and points Of interest 10 be visited On Feb
mary % Washingtons Birthday will be celebrated
During the stay in Cairo there viii be several balls
CT shore.
# is estimated that the cost of this trip, which
nil vary according TO the accommodations secured
iu not be greater than that Of the winter trips 10
Florida Mexico or California which SO many
daughters take. The ticket includes every neces-
sary expense Of the whole trip.
For the year Of the Mediterranean cruise the
daughters are planning a trip around the world
but for this they Will organize only small party,
Without chartering a steamer.