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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

I plan will be followed has not been
determined as yet, but a decision will
| be reached in a short time. 1t is the
intention to begin work as soon as
| possible.
Carroll.
Jacob DaczeWitz. one of the pioneers
| Of this city, died at his home Thurs
day morning after having been con-
| fined to his bed for about two weeks.
| The immediate cause of his death was
due to asthma and grip. For many
wears the deceased was one of the ac-
| tive business men of our city, having
been engaged in the manufacture of
wagons and carriages. Starting in this
city with comparatively nothing but a
good trade and health and strength,
he made a success in life. During the
past few years he had enjoyed we'll
earned rest, having provided a COM
potency for himself and family.
Waterloo.
A school of instruction for the she'd
ding of light upon the dark recesses
of the primary law is under consdera-
ton by c. D. Kern, chairman of the
republican county central committee.
So many questions have been pro-
pounded regarding certain phases Of
the law that it has been advisable to
J call meeting to discuss it. The vari-
/ Gus township committeeman and 9TH
ers who may be interested will prob
ably be invited to gather in Waterloo
| at an early date in the future, for the
purpose of reaching a better under
standing of the operation of the new
election measure.
Dubuque.
Eight horses belonging to farmers
in the vicinity Of Potosi We're frozen
to death in the bottom lands along
the Mississippi. The river raised con-
siderably, the bottom lands were flood
ed and eleven horses that were located
in the bottoms were hemmed in. The
water freezing that night caught the
animals Of the bunch three were
saved by being cut out of the ice while
still alive. The other eight We're dead
before they were rescued by a party
sent to cut them out. The incident Is
the first of the kind that has happened
in years along the river and has
caused considerable comment.
Henderson.
The school building here was totally
destroyed by fire Saturday night. Fire
was discovered about $50 o'clock but
was under such Roadway that it could
not be checked, as the town has nc
facilities for lighting fire. The building
was set on fire by Will Turner, a
young man who had become insane
He entered the basement and started a
blaze in pile of cobs used for kin
ding. Turner then left for Hastings
When he was missed at home and
could not be found anywhere in town
search was begun and by tracks in the
snow he was traced and found in the
depot at Hastings. He was taken Sun
day by his brother, NJ. c. Turner and
DR.. Craig to GlenWood, where he will
appear before the commissioners of in
sanity. The loss of the building Is
partly covered by insurance. As soon
as rooms can be obtained and put in
order. school will be continued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20

CreSton.
The committee to select dates for
the county fair have decided in favor
of Sept. IA. Is and 16 and II. 1t is
thought it will be more satisfactory
to hold the fair in September than
in August as has been for SO many
years.
Brandon.
The Reformed church Of Brandon,
built in 1866 the Oldest church in town,
convert it into a dwelling house this
spring. This old church was aban-
doned a year ago. owing to death and
moving away of numbers.
Boone.
Captain Charles Dykstra of the local
Salvation Army, is arranging for big
meeting in connection with the visit
of provincial leaders. A united church
is being arranged in the Christian
church on Tuesday, February %. Col
onel Marshall, who is coming, was for
twenty years one of the foremost lead
ers of the Salvation Army.
Ida Grove.
At meeting of the sheep growers
Of Ida county a temporary organiza-
ton was effected, with A. A. Raush as
president and Will Young, secretary.
Ben Buell., Sam Eedson and Ports Mil
Ter were made a committee on organ
ization. The next meeting will be on
Washington's birthday. Last year Buell.
alone shipped over 1000 sheep from
here to Chicago.
Alton.
w. T. Rawlings has two milch cows
at his home in the west end that are
certainly record breakers. The cows
give enough milk and cream for the
family use as well as supplying three
other families Mrs. Rowlings makes
the necessary butter for the house, and
the remaining cream is sold to the
creamery, the checks for this averag-
ing $3.50 every two weeks.
Story City.
The Royal Sheffield home, south Of
town. was burned Sunday morning.
Very little of the household goods were
saved. -. Parties from Webster
City have been here the last week con-
ferng with Mayor Marvick in regard
to the prospects of erecting a cement
brick and tile factory at this place.
Such an industry would be quite an
enterprise to the city.
Vinton.
The subscribers for the purchase OF
the Warner property in north Vlnton,
met at the office of the Cedar Valley
Land Company last Saturday night
and incorporated into a stock COM
pany called the Vinton Park Associa-
ton The capital stock was fixed at
ten thousand dollars divided into
shares of ten dollars each. 1t is eN-
pected to make this convenient and
handsome park for the people of Vim
ton.
Tama.
Henry Carmichael. a painter, resd-
ing at Tama. has filed a petition in
federal court in which he asks for the
benefits of the bankruptcy law. He
has debts. all unsecured. amounting to
S4.4S5. His assets amount to $50. all
of which he claims to be exempt. ;. :.
4. II. Hisey has filed a claim with
the city of Tama for $50 on account
of falling and breaking his arm while
walking on an icy passageway on
Sixth street, where there was no walk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
CASHIER EFFECTS CAPTURE.
Stranger Attempted to Cash Stolen
Check at Davenport Bank.


Special to Times-Republican.
Davenport, Feb. 20.--A stranger be-
lieved to be wanted here and elsewhere
for safe burglaries and other crimes,
was overpowered yesterday by Cashier
Julius Burmeister, of the Iowa Ma
tional bank, after a fierce struggle. The
man had called at the bank to cash
a check which had been stolen from
the safe Of the Rock Island Fuel Com
pany, which was cracked the night be-
fore. All the Davenport banks had
lists Of the stolen checks, and the paper
was at once recognized by Cashier
Burmeister. When the man attempted
to run, Burmeister seized and over
powered him, later turning him over to
the police. He gave his name as Ar
thur johnson Of Memphis, Tenn.
Davenport business men are becom-
ing proficient as thief catchers, Hen
ry Vonmaur, one of the proprietors Of
the Boston store, having recently cap
tured a noted check forger after a
similar struggle. This man was later
sent east and given a ten year term
for crimes committed in New Jersey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20

but where Mr.. Hisey claims there
should have been one. The council
has the claim under advisement.
Rockwell.
Il. A. Beeman & Brother announce
that their business will be practically
closed on Saturday of this week,
which means the dropping out of one
of Rockwell's mercantile firms for the
present. Seven years ago Messrs. Il.
A. and S. B. Beeman engaged in the
general mercantile business here and
during all these years conducted one
of the best ordered and most up-to-
date stores in the history of Rock
Well.
Muscatine.
John George Gunzenhauser, one Of
the most highly respected and esteemed
residents of this city, passed away at
his home Monday morning, after suf-
fering for the past eight years. The
cause of his death was diabetes, and
| he had been belfast since November
| 1, 1907 He was the first president of
| the Muscatine Maennerchor and also
was member of the A. 0. U. w.
| lodge No. 10. BY his death Muscatine
| county loses enc of it's older residents.
Cherokee.
John Fl. Towner young man whom
Cherokee officers have been looking
for since away back in 1896, has fin
ally been landed and is now an occu-
pant of the county jail In October
| 1896, Towner, disposed of a horse, bug
gy and harness which he had mort
gagged. He had been working in this
vicinity as farm hand and was quite
we'll known in certain circles. Follow
| ing his escapade he was indicted by
the grand jury. but in the meantime
had disappeared.
Abba.
| Postmaster Robb has received infor-
nation from the department at Wash
ington that a free delivery service will
be inaugurated in Abba May Is, 1905
/, Three carriers will be employed in the
! service, and if they make the trip
| twice a day they will have all they
| possibly can attend to. Mayor Clever
| and the members of the city council
are getting names on the streets, and
residence and business houses num-
| bered. so there will be no delay in
starting the service promptly.
Iowa City.
Mrs. William Jones narrowly es-
capped a terrible accident by the eNplo-
sion of a kerosene lamp. which she
was able to throw out of window
before any great amount of damage
was done. The family was preparing
| to retire for the night when Mrs. Jones
noticed the flames creeping about the
exterior of the lamp. and with a
scream of fright she grasped the burn
| ing light and running to the door threw
it into the street, where it exploded in
a few seconds Her hands We're
burned severely and she suffered from
! shock
Iowa City.
! The ST Patrick's parish is con-
| templating expensive Improvements on
its parochisl residence that Will cost
! in the neighborhood of $1,000. Al
| present, the plans have not been de-
:, tinitely worked out. but the matter is
| in the hands Of committee and an
! architect Will soon be employed to
assist The residence occupied by Fa-
!, Their Ward will be either thoroughly
remodeled or new one built. Nhlcn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
ROCK ISLAND REWARDS BOY.
Glen Sargent, Bentonsport, Receives
Watch for Reporting Broken Rail.
Special to T;mes-Republicau

Des Moines. Feb. 2O-Seventeen-
year-old Glen Sargent. of Bentonsport,
was presented yesterday by Supt. W..
H. Given with fine watch, in recog-
milton of his having saved a Rock Is
land passenger train from possible
wreck. Young Sargent who walks
from his home to Bonaparte, to school,
along the Rock Island tracks, on last
December 6, discovered a broken rail.
He not only rushed ahead the re-
quired distance to flag an oncoming
passenger train, West-bound No. All,
but hurried to a crossing, where he
farmer of the trains peril
and ordered him to telephone the sta
ton agent. He then stood guard and
tagged the train. Mr.. Given consid-
ers it remarkable that boy should
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20

to move to their farm near LETTERS,
Mimi, the latter part of the month.
J.. Parsons is on the sick list.
Forest Lowe of Spencer, is visiting
with the Gerhardt family.
Presiding Elder Pitner will occupy
the pulpit of the NJ. E. church next
Sunday evening.
Miss Anna DeBoer is visiting rela-
tives at Steamboat Rock.
j. f. Sherman's baby is sick.
l.. A. Gerhardt and J. A. Voeltz ara
in Minnesota looking up land.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20

expects to remain about a month.
G. WILKES baby is very sick with
lung fever.
Mr.. o. Waudby, Of letters, Mimi, is
visiting with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. p. Waudty. this week.
Miss Amy Garrick spent over Sun
day with her brother and family at
Parkersburg
Arthur Mead and Thomas Barber
slsnt Wednesday in Waterloo.
Miss Katie Janssen has returned
from Il visit at Welsburg.
II. Smith and family are preparing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
Iowa City Elks to Build.

Special % Times Republican,.
Iowa City, Feb. 20. = Preliminary
steps have just been taken by the
E,lks of Iowa City to build a new club
house. A committee has been APP
pointed to go over the proposition care
fully and report its findings to the
lodge. 1t is generally understood that
the new structure will occupy the
same site as the building now occu-
pied by the Iowa City lodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
FIREMEN HOLD FAIR.
Tama Volunteer Department Promot-
ing Successful Undertaking.

duld voIuueSSi OOHei S'iiSIS Si''Ss
ing Successful Undertaking.
Special % rimes-ReDublican-
Tama, Feb. 2O.-The Tama Volun-
teer Fire Department begin a three
days fair and festival at the opera
house here this evening. The business
men of the city have contributed lib
orally to the success of the affair and
the good women of the town have gen.
erously shared their pantry stores that
the feasts may be the finest. The de-
partment has one Of the best records
among the volunteer companies of the
state and it is we'll supported by the
community. 1t consists of two COM
panies a hose team and hook and lad
der company. Burners MarshalltoWn
orchestra has been engaged for the en-
tire time of the festival There is to
be dancing each evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
Perry News Items.
snec,a, 20 T,mes-repupljcan,

Perry. Feb 20.-Captain w. w.
Wright died Monday from a complica-
ton of diseases and old age, being 81
wears old Captain Wright was a very
conspicuous figure during the civil
war times and served turnout the en-
tire war with great credit.
The p. P O. Elks. No. 407. held a
smoker and book shower last night at
their club rooms and big time is as
sured They will establish library
by free will offerings of books and cash
donations, and ere long hope to have a
first class reading room fitted up for
the benefit Of their members.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
r. I. Conductor Resigns.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Feb. 20.-Conductor Ed
Harvey. one of the best known con-
ductors on the northern divisions of
the Rock Island road has resigned
from the service Mr.. Harvey will move
to Watertown. S. D.. and engage in
business for himself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
This Nav Interest You

No one is immune from kidney
trouble. so just remember that Foley's
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titles and cure any case of kidney and
bladder trouble that is not beyond the
reach of medicine. Mcbride & Will
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20

remember to take both precautions
which trained railroad men are ac
customed to take.
The watch bears, the following in
scrption: C, II. l. 4 p. Railway. to
Glenn Sargent. Mark of Appreciation
December g. 1907"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
FINDS kAHL GUILTY.
Jury Reports Against Aged Man, Who
May Get Heavy Sentence.


Special 70 Times Repu Dllcan
Des Moines, Feb. 20.-After being
out nearly sixteen hours, the jury in
the case of Abraham kahl, the aged
East Des Moines man tried for alleged
assault upon Bessie Bergenstein, aged
s years. found him guilty of an at
tempt to commit a criminal assault.
kahl and his wife were present when
the verdict was read, but neither dis
played any emotion. Mrs. Kahl has
stood by her husband turnout the en-
tire trial and was leading witness
for him.
If Kahl had been found guilty of as
sault instead of attempted assault. he
could have been sent to Fort Madison
for the rest of his life. AS it is, he
will get an indeterminate sentence,
with q maximum of twenty years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
TRAINS MANY HOURS LATE.
Schedules on Roads Thru Iowa Falls
Completely Knocked Out.

Special to Tlmes-F.epuh11can
Iowa Falls, Feb. 2o.-lt took Iowa
Falls people about all day yesterday
to recover from the effects of the
blizzard that prevailed here Tuesday.
The snow was piled in high drifts,
blockatling sidewalks, and in many
places. the streets All train scedules
on the four roads entering the city
were smashed and trains We're any
where from one to twelve hours late.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
JUDGE RULES AGAINST DITCH.
Famous Dougan Matter Settled, With
Exception of the Costs.

Famous Oou9dn Wia1teF oettieo, WIFI
Exception of the Costs.
Special to Times -Republican.
Iowa Falls, Feb. 20-The now fam
Gus Dougan ditch matter has finally
had it's inning in the district court, and
Judge Lee rules that the drainage ditch
cannot be established as planned, be-
cause of faulty records in the proceed
ings. This settles the matter with the
exception of the costs, which now
amount to $1.5O0 to $1,000, and who
will pay these is to be determined by
Judge Evans at a later date. About
seventy farmers owning property in the
territory proposed to be drained, pro-
tested against the ditch and assess
ments as planned and united with the
c. & N. w. railway to fight the propo-
sition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
RESIDENCE TO COST $4,000.
Work on Presidents Home at State
University, Progressing Well.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Feb. 2O-The work on the
presidents new home, built by the
appropriation voted by the board of
regents last spring. has been started
and is progressing as rapidly as the
weather will allow. The contractor
expects to have the building ready for
occupancy by the first of next Octo-
Der The entire cost of the building
and grounds is estimated at $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
News Of ApIinoton,

Special to Times-Republican.
Arlington, Feb 20. = Miss Myrtle
Clark. Of Worthington, Mimi, is Wis
iting her parents at this place. She
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-20
SMALLPOX AT TRAER.
One of Henry Ovens Children Dan
gerousy Sick.
Spnpia1 IN Times LorIhljcop

Special TO Observation-Disclosures.
Traer, Feb. 20.-The Henry Owens
home is under quarantine for small
poX. Three of the children are af-
hicted with the disease and one is
dangerously sick. The Owens cases
seem to be more severe in form than
any of the other numerous cases re-
ported. Measles. inumpS and chickens
pox are prevalent everywhere as well
as smallpox
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-30
A BOTTLE BETWEEN THEM,

A BOTTLE BETWEEN THEM.
There is no better evidence of a
good feeling in the family than the
division between husband and wife Of
the contents of the same bottle Of
medicine. AS the old soldiers used to
say of an old comrade, 1--WE drank
out of the same canteen.'"
Here is case in point:
bought bottle of your 60ss for
my wife who was suffering with rheu-
matism. She used one-half bottle and
is entirely cured. took the balance
of the bottle for tonic and blood
purifier and found it to do all that is
claimed for It.
(signed) &C. L. WOOD.
"Clark, s. D."
This great remedy il sold By the best
druggists everywhere. Ask about QUA,
nee trial Sold and guaranteed by
7. r. SHAW
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-30
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
:: County News /:

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There are two cases of typhoid
fever at Walhalla.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. |
Philip Koch of Crystal last week. |
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
F. w. Schulz Of Crystal last week.
The infant daughter OF DR.. and
Mrs. j. j. Walker of Cavalier died
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher of Hoople
are the happy parents of little
son.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Slater of Cavalier few
weeks ago.
The eight years old son of Mr..
and Mrs, Kim Kraft died last week
at Cavalier.
Mrs. Albert BeLisle died at the
home of her father, L. Villeneuve,
near Bathgate.
Miss Mabel Wilkins of Drayton
has been the guest the past week
Of her brother, Jas. Wilkins of
Pembina.
Miss Elmira J. Stull and Mr..
CYRUS Bechtel of Cavalier were
married last week at the home of
the blide.
w. B. Clements of Hamilton
spent portion of last week repair.
ing the heating plant Of hotel at |
Pembina.
Robert Coons and family oil
Hamilton left last week for Book.
ton, ILL.,, where they will reside |
permanently.
VIM. Sullivan has severed his
connection with the St. Thomas
meat market and will shortly go to
Mont. in search Of land.
J.F. Derby returned to his home
in Bathgate last week from Hamil.
ton, Ont, where he was called by
the death of his mother.
Mrs. Peter Mlttleholts and fam.
lily of Bathgate left Friday for
BemidI, Mimi. where they will
make their future home.
Henry Hitler. living about six
miles north of Walhalla, received
a severe kick in the face from a
horse lately, breaking the lower
portion of the upper jaw.
Mrs. Sarah Hart died at her re.
sidence in Drayton last week at the +
age of 81 years. She is survived
by a husband and a family of eight
children.
Bruce Almas has sold his farm
North of Drayton to B. Franklin,
and he and his mother expect to
leave for Spokane. WASH. where
they will remain permanently.
Mrs. Frank Jones of St. Thorn.
as, victim of typhoid fever, died
at her home last week at the age
Of so years. She is survived by
sister and two brothers.
Miss Mary Jacobson of St. Thorn
as died at the Hillsboro hospital
last week from typhoid fever. Miss
Jacobson was 81 years old. She
was born in Norway and had been.
IN the county eight years.
Mr.. Thomas Duffy of St. Thom-
as received telegraph message
last week from Mourovia, Cal. con.
veying the sad news Of the death
Of his wife, who had gone to Cali.
fornia to spend the winter. She
was the victim of tuberculosis.
At the home of the brides par.
ents, MIR. and Mrs. J R. Chambers
three and half miles east of Ham.
ilton, Miss Margaret B. Chambers
and Mr.. Edward f. Hamilton were
united III marriage.
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