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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-30
WAS DROWNED
in HIS WELL
PROMINENT GERMAN RESIDENT DROWNED
ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
HENRY JAACKS OF DENlSON
Found Dead In a Well On His Farm in Good
rich Township Great Attendance
at Funeral.
HENRY JAACKS OF DENlSON

Mr.. Henry Jacks. one of the best
known farmers of the German settle-
ment northwest of Denison, and for
three years resident of this city,
was drowned in we'll on his farm
Christmas day. This startling news
created much excitement among his
acquaintance and was their sole
topic of conversation. He was less
than sixty years old, strong in mind
and body, and none were then pre-
pared to learn of his death. The
facts were eagerly sought for and
turned out to be as follows:
The farm of Mr.. Jacks is five
miles northwest of Denison on the
main road to Charter Oak. He own
ed another south of it that his son.
Herman, lives on. Emil, another son.
lives on the home place. Mr.. Jaacks
had recently bought another farm on
which his daughter. Mrs. Lizzie Meg
gers. and her husband are to live.
On the day before Christmas Mr..
Jacks and wife drove out to spend the
holidays with the children. They
were at supper and remained over
night with their son, Herman. and
the next day drove over to the home
farm where Emil lived. 1t not being
yet dinner, time Mr.. Jacks said he
would walk over to another part of
the farm and see how the cattle were
looking. The house on the home
farm looks to the north. Walking
south for few rods there is a run of
water which flows south and west.
On the north side of the stream
there ia a farm road. About
quarter of mile from the house
and in the valley made by the lit
tie stream Mr.. Jaacks had years ago
dug q we'll. 1t was six feet across
and twenty feet deep. At present
there is some ten or twelve feet of
water in it. Above is wind mill
twenty feet high. 1t was found the
we'll was not needed and so was cover
ed over and not used. The wind mill
was still there, and on that day had
began to revolve in the wind.
When noon came the family looked
about for the father and when he
did not come, thought he had gone on
from viewing the cattle to the home
of the neighbor. Mr.. Ladwig. At
length the neighbor was called up
over the phone and then it was found
Mr.. Jacks was not there. Search
was then made along the track he had
started from home. On sighting the
old we'll the overcoat of Mr.. Jaacks
was seen hanging on the frame
work. Vrenon and Emil and his SON
in-law. Alfred Meggers, hurried for
ward and looking in the we'll saw too
plainly that it contained the lifeless
body of the father. Word was sent
to Denison for the coroner. and Mr..
Byrnes was summoned from Vail.
1t was thus nine O'Clock at night
when the body was taken out. Messrs
Meggers. Atzen and Ranck. his near
neighbors, composed the coroner':
jury. From the fact that some
of the frame work of the mill tower
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above was broken it is believed that
Mr.. Jaacks attempted to climb up on
the tower to put the mill out of gear
50 it would not uselesly run. To
make the climb he had taken off his
coat. He must have slipped and fell
crushing through the loose boards
over the we'll and was drowned. The
only bruise on his body was on one
leg below the knee. The coroner's
jury found from the witnesses the
facts substantially as above set forth.
We learn that when the two sons
and Alfred Meggers first saw the
coat all three started on the run.
Emil was the swiftest runner and
came to the we'll first. When 1T
came to him as to the death of his
father. he fell within SIX inches of
the we'll curb in dead faint. Her
man came next and when he saw-he
likewise fell PROSTATE. Albert Meg
gers pulled them both back and it
was some time before Emil came to
full consciousness. 1t was indeed a
terrible scene.
The funeral was held at the home
farm on Sunday. Dec. q. at one p.
m. and was conducted by Rev. John
son. pastor of the German M. E.
church of Denison. There was an i'm
mense incoming of the Germans of the
settlement, and the line of carriages
in the procession following the cask-
ct to the Nissen cemetery. five miles
north. stretched out for fully a mile.
The pail bearers we're near friends of
Mr.. Jaacks, being Messrs. Peter Atzen.
A. Schneckloth, John Kilnker. P. H.
Rank, VIM. Koeppen and John Rain.
The faithful wife has been PROS
trated with grief and was hardly able
to accompany the casket to the last
resting place.
Mr.. Henry Jacks was born at
Todesfelde. Schlewsig. Holstein.
April 6. 1549. He came to America
in 1872 and was married in Chicago in
1875 to Miss Minnie Harder. Not
long after they came to Crawford
county and buying land in Goodrich
township began making for them
selves one of the best improved farms
in the German settlement. He was
the owner of 600 acres of land, three
we'll improved farms. He leaves in
the county his wife, sons, Emil and
Herman, and daughter. Mrs. Lizzie
Meggers. These are married and
there are eight grandchildren.
Mr.. Jacks was a remarkable man
among many ways. He was small
in height but possessed of tremendous
energy and determination of charac-
ter. Nothing daunted him in the line
of work. His mind on or off the
farm was ever active. AS an illus
tration of this, he prided himself that
he knew the name of every street in
Denison and who lived in every
house. He was generous to the poor
and needy. kind neighbor and true
friend. Possessed of sufficient wealth
so that he could live as he pleased
for the remaining years of the ordin.
ary life, and no troubles at home
there is no known reason why he
should take his own life. Therefore
thought that he did not die by pure
accident finds no lodgment in th'
minds of his friends. The death wa
indeed sudden and deeply regretted b.
all.
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his brother in the coal bin for tax
ing the bigger half Of the apple.
Hank is never real happy unless he
is OF he scent of crime or has an
execution in his pocket. He is a
human blood hound and can smell a
hobo at forty rods with the wind.
Thos. Meehan retires from office
in the same quiet. good-natured way
in which he assumed it. Thos
Meehan has always been puzzle.
Especially to the republicans. 1t was
said that he was unpopular and that
he could easily be beaten, but Tom
stood around, not working very hard
at the campaigning. just saving a
nice soft-spoken eyes Yes" to
everybody and then sitting back to
smile when the votes were counted.
How he came to be caught mapping
and let Henry Cummings walk off
with the primary plum is the biggest
puzzle of all.
Meehan has made good officer.
There were no Jail deliveries under
his administration and among at
torneys and those who have had much
business through his Office he ranks
high for faithfulness. discretion and
the exercise of good judgment.
He has proven a kind hearted Jail
er bu. has maintained sufficient dis
cipline to keep things in good order.
1t was good deal of strain, and
long continued one, to have the Has
sans in the county Jail for months.
but Meehan never slipped cog. He
is such a quiet unassuming man that
it takes some time to appreciate him
and we must confess that at first we
did him injustice. He has never Civ
en- US political favor and we have
never asked one of him, further, we
have never given him a political IA
vor and he has never asked one.
The odds are even, so we can with
propriety express our estimate of
him as one of the best sheriffs the
county has ever had. He is about to
go to farming southwest of Denison
and we wish him luck and lots of it..
Will Savery will be deputy for Cum
Minis as noted last week. A little
later Thos. Fitzpatrick will resign
as deputy recorder and Senator Cram
er will take his place. With SO little
change the business ought to go
along in the same old way in 1909.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-30

Mr.. White Of Perry spen, the week
end at the home of Rev. Senseaey.
Miss Anna Hooley spent the holi-
days at Iowa City.
Mr.. Peter Atzen and wife went to
Deloit Tuesday for a visit with
friends.
Miss Grace Sides of Carson. Iowa,
is in Denison visiting her friend,
Miss Cater.
Bennie Brodersen went to Omaha
Tuesday to see the sights and take in
the Chicken Show.
P. j. Farrelly left for Charles City
the early part of the week. He plans
to buy several car loads of cattle.
There has be a helpful Sunday
School Institute this week Tuesday
and Wednesday at the Baptist church
with Rev. Mills of Des Moines in
charge.
The side rooms to the west of th'
court room in the court house are be
ing decorated and will have cover
ing for the floor. The men are a
/ work at it now.
There was a great home gatherir.
at Lew Romans on the Day of al
days. Clayton Romans and wifi
were there from Charter Oak. Roscc
Romans and family came from til
! farm near Deloit.
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Gold Watch Lost.

Lost on Sunday between the Sew
ell residence ana our home south
of town lady's gold open faced
watch. Had initials "'F. b. en-
graved on back. A reward for re-
covery. John Baker, the Oil man 53-a
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Notice.

Having dissolved partnership all
parties knowing themselves to be
indebted to the firm of Allard &
Smith will please call and settle.
The Corner Book Store. 53-l
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Sunday School Convention at Boyer Jan Sth.

There will be Sunday School con-
vention at the Boyer NJ. E. church on
Friday Jan. 8th. Sessions from $50
m to 3 p m with picnic dinner in
the church at noon. Plan for a great
convention.
Rev. A. A. HOWE Pastor.
CHAs. K. MEYERS, Co. See.
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It's quite the thing to take holi-
day dinners at Hotel Denison.
Mrs. R. A. Romans will entertain
Thursday for Mrs. Auracher and John
Romans.
The Current Event Clubs social
afternoon will be postponed unta
further notice.
Mrs. j. H. Mahoney and Mrs.
Young gave party this afternoon.
the first of series.
DR.. Philbrook and Roland went to
Omaha Tuesday to attend the Chicke en-
Show. DR.. Pnilbrook has entered
some of his fine chickens and in all
probability will bring more prizes to
add to his already large collection.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
He and s. Hoyt Masters of Ger emonies at a Big Time at Elks Hall Yesterday
 Afternoon.
PRESENT FOR EVERYBODY
Entertainment Proves One of the Most Enjoyable of Its Kind Ever Given In New
 Haven.

Santa Claus had the busiest two hours and a half of his career yester- day afternoon at the Elks' club house. There werc about TOO eager children waiting for his favors at 2 o'clock when the Second company. Governors Foot Guard band played It's opening piece. and never was the good old saint Nick more lavish,
 In the big basement huge tree had been erected in the center of the hall an1 this was saily decorated with elcc- tric lehts with many colored globes, and was simply loaded with presents. There were many children among the great number gathered who would not have for their own any other Christ mas tree, perhaps would not sec another, many who but for the eff forts of these men, would have no Christmas at all. Eyes fairly shining and little hearts beating almost out of their torn jackets the delighted host of little people sat on the floor, or stood as near the precious things as they could get, and tried to walt pa ticntly for the party to begin
 Exalted Ruler Samuel E. Hoyt was in charge of the affair and he an- nounced the program of the after noon The Thomas sisters were the first performers, one a dainty singer and was accompanied by her sister at thc piano.
 Miss Meta Stahl rected a Christ mas story Miss Esta Ora Smith, a jolly little lady who has appeared on land fling, after singing My High land MarN'
 Thomas Ray of the Theater Co- mlque, Invited the children to sing school Days" and to the merry music of the band the entire audience sang with right good will this popu- lar air, No training beforehand, but thcro were few if any defects in har- mony and everybody seemed 10 en- joy the melody. MT. Ray then sang some songs alone, George Fehlsberg being his aceompanist.
 Illllc MISS hdlneTlne BcCK Teclteu "The Night Before Christmas" after which the company again joined forces with tho band on "Take Me 1 out to the Ball Game" No matter what the children lacked in the mat ter of clothing they certainly had plenty of voice, and of very splen- did quality, too.
 Now the time came for Santa Claus to get in his real work. Assisted by several Ilks, he asked the children who had written letters to come to tho platform as their names were called. Each child received the gift particularly desired and if he or she looked as if shoes or a hat or nit tens would be welcome additions to the costume, the articles were pro- duced and the children sent away happy. After some 300 of these let- ters which have been received through | tho postoiIice or through the recom- | mendl ton of some of the societies the remaining $50 or 400 boys and girls were formed into line and two at a time marched across the stage.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
JOHNSON FAVORED
New York Fight Followers Think Negro Has More Than Even
 Chance Against Canadian.
BURNS NOT TALL ENOUGH
Height and Weight Too Rig a Handi- cap--Must Force Fighting from
 start to Finish,

New York, Dec Followers of box ing in this city. at least q majority of them, believe that "JacE' Johnson. the negro, has more than an even chance against Tommy" Burns in the 20 round contest which will be decided in Australia on boxing day, December 26. Those who favor Johnson base their belief on the difference in height and weight between the negro and the white boxer. This great difference in weight is sure to tell on Burns if the contest goes more than ten rounds. Those who favor Burns. however, be- ieve that the "Canuck" will outgame tho big Texan and beat him down long before the limit
 To win, Burns will be compelled to rush matters from start to finish. The negro Is fast and shifty in outfighting but what he can do in close work re- mains to be seen He may be just as sturdy and strong in inighting as is Burns, but in his fights to date he has shown he is long range boxer.
 There are many in this city who be- lieve there Is frame up scheduled to he held at the expense of the Aus trallan enthusiasts.
 But despite some flaws in the records of both boxers it isn't likely they will attempt any funny work in the far off land of the kangaroo There Is too much at stake, and then again Aus trallans treat "faklrs' with a bit more strenuosity than is done here Way back, some is years ago, Bob" Fitz- simmons, who was al that time making a name for himself in the ring in Aus tralia, "lay down" to Jim" Hall. and never after, even when he was worlds champion, aid he regain tho esteem of the Australian fight followers.
 sam Fitzpatrick, Johnson's man. ager, in letter to q local boxing en- thuslast, declares that Johnson will win surely. we have travelled some miles and crossed some stretches of ocean to get Burns and now that we got him. writes Fitzpatrick "T feel assured that wo will clean up
 In this country there are a couple of fighters anxiously awaiting the return of Burns and Johnson. These are "Al" Kaufman and Stanley Ketchel. Each believes he is capable of taking the championship from either Johnson or Burns,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
MANY INVITED.
To Hear Commissioner Macdonalds
 Address Before Local Auto Club.

Over 1,5O0 invitations have been New Haven to State Highway Com missioner James IT, Macdonald's ad- dress to be given in Foy auditorium next Monday evening as the first Of series of lectures which the club will hold. Every member of the club has been sent five, in the hope that he may distribute to his friends, those which he cannot use himself and 1t is expected that the meeting will prove @ most successful one, Admission is, of course free, and all automobillsts whether members of the club or not, and also all horsemen and others in terestcd in the matter of Connecticut's future highways are welcome.
 The club rooms across the street will bc open for inspection aftel the lecture and there will probably hc an enjoyable gathering there. State Highway Commission Macdonald g topic ls to bc "ConnectIcut's Trunk Roads system; Its Scope Plan and Purposes 7 with special reference to New Haven county, and as this Is a matter in which every auto owner is kconly interested a representative at- tendance is expected. Word was re- ceivod from A. L. Rikcr of Bridge port, yesterday, that he will he able to speak before the club at it's next meeting. January 2S.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25

Each child received toy, box of candy and an orange and from Henry Brctzfelder a shining now penny, So amazed was ono small boy at It's un- usual brightness that he inquired all most breathlessy, Is 1t good 2"
 The two rooms adjoining the stage were filled with Christmas joys In one room stacks of stockings, toboggans, mttens, caps mufllers. coats, leggings and other necessary wearing apparel showed how thoughtful for the comfort of their guests had been the prepara- tions made by the Elks
 Not content with this they also had bountifu stock of dolls. sleds, car rlages, go-carts, trains, doll houses and stoves, paints, blackboards, tool chests, wheelbarroWs, tea sets, shoot Ing galleries and every game under the sun
 To Mendel and Freedman hundreds of orders were sent for shoes, rubbers and boots.
 During the morning the Elks were busy sending out the dinners, 72 in number and over 20 tons of coal to the .homes of children who asked for these things and to others whose names were sent to the committee. More cases were reported this afternoon and the necessity of each will be looked out for
 Each dinner was made up of one ten pound turkey, celery, two quarts of potatoes, one quart of turnips, half a dozen bananas, pounds of candy and a quart of cranberries. The distribu- ton was in charge of Philip McDermott and James Dooley and they covered ey- cry section of the city.
 Tho entertainment yesterday after noon was in the hands of a very able committee headed by John ! ODon- nell chairman, the other members were Arthur B, Smith, Henry Bretzfelder. Fred J. Meyers and Dr. c, s. Lamb.
 Dr James H. Kelly was very jolly and successful Santa Claus and made merry for children and grown-ups alike. If every Elk has tho Merry Christmas he deserves and that every garteful little heart wishes him, no one of them but will have the merriest day of his life today From the man nor of each and every ono yesterday the happy looks and almost satisfied expressions on the faces of the Elks' little visitors were an all sufficient joy return for all their generosity
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
HINKEY TO COACH
Understood That Silent Captain Will Have Charge of Football
 Eleven Next Fall.
WESTERNER C0YS CHOICE
New Leader Wants No Society Anilia- lions-ncpartur from the Cen
 cral Conditions.

As a Christmas gift to the Vale foot- ball fans lt Is understood that Frank lIntcy, captain or two famous elovens in the early nuetcs, has consented to come ana be head coach of Ted Cows eleven next fall Thls consent K subject to certain conditions which as Yet have not bccn made public.
 It is understood that Che consent of Prank tInkcy to come back and coach the Vale team after all these years is on the condition that no one shall interfere with his running of tho team. Ii is said that during the sea son ended about d month ago he and Tad Jones had run in which ended in linkoy's determination to leave the city As a matter of fact HinlScy did not go 70 Princeton with the team but in the afternoon when lt ap- preached the time for the game hc took the first place on tho ticker in tho Vale club. and no ono watched the returns with more interest than he dd
 soon after Ted Coy's election as cap tain pegotiations were opened with Ilnkcy For a timc thoro was no re- sponsc, as the silent captain had mol returned to tho west whore he k iu- tcresled in mining But ilnally there came an answer slightly encouraging but guaranteeing nothing ana the an nounccmeut Of the choice was delayed untii after Christmas If Hinkey de cideS tn return it Is certain that no matter wlin Is appointed Frank Buttor- worth will br thc principal coach of the hackticld next rai
 The choice of q conch for a team so far back will Dc departing from GUS tom long establshed but will un- douhtedly hc very satisfactory for those hliatOns.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
BOXING NEWS

A certain new comer in thc, ranks of pugiism in this city had the quioins put onto him Tuesday night on lower State street in grand old style This boy who has been bragging about hs hstic powers and ability got Into an argument in a safe in that section and before words had ended invited his disputant to step outside into the street This his opponent did and in a short time cries of Help Murder" Police rcpt the air After the smoke had blown away lt was found that the person who would bo King of the bowers had gotten cold feet How tho mighty have fallen.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-25
RESULTS VT EnuRyVlLLE.
Light Wool Heavily Played as Favor
 itc, Capture Walden Handicap,

oakmnd Calo Dee 2i--I IdGbt Wool tho heavily supported fayorltc gained a victory over Eye Bright In the Wal den handicap at Emewyillc to-day, Tho two aotscs were in close quar- tr- thc last fifty yards and Gene Rus aelI made a claim of foul against the winner, but it was not allowed bight Wool was ridden by Joe Notter who made his first appearance sinco his arrival from the east lc was on Yakima Belle and Foot Loose, two other rayorites, but thol failed to land Whoa, a l6,to cHaneo beat Yakima Belle in the first race
 First race, Futurity course Whoa, lO7, Ross, l7 to l won; Yakima Belle, l09, Nouor to ., second; R. M, Brown tOi Godstoln to 1, third Time t1t 2-5,
 Second rage l'utnrity course Fanatic li2, lee, to 5, won; Light Kught 100, SulliySn to I, second; Loot Loose lO9, Notter, 2 to |, third. Time l3l3.
 Third race six furlongs Lady Car oL lO9 Bhtler, to 1, won, Marion Ross, 109, Buxton, to 1, second; Abraham, tOo Taplin, 15 to l. tairl. Time, l:14 t-5.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs. Wal- den handicap Light Wool IT, Not fer, 9 to !, won. Eyc Bright l02 Rus sell to i, second; Collector Jcssup, 100. Tlplln to 2, third Time, 1;27 4-5.
 r9rth race, milo and an eighth Invader, 1O9, scoyiue. 10 I, won, Benmence lo9, Buxton 10 sec ond; Prince of orange, IDA, Sullivan t5 to I, third. Time, zoo 3-5
 sixth race. mile-Col. Jack l12, Eeoeh 10 l. won; ClouilIght lO0, Mccarthy 2i to |. seeoud; ocean shore, l09, Goldstcin, to |, third. Time, ls44 3-5