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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
Webster City Man Bcreaved BY
Death of Two Sisters in
Omaha
ENGAGED IN CLEANING CURTAIN
Explosion Followed and Both Women
Were Fatally Burned-Dr. j. 3. Ted
row Called to Omaha on Sad Mis-
sion-Cause Of Accident Mystery
Other Iowa News.
Special TO Tlmes-Republican.

Webster City. Feb. 25.--Dr. ]. B.
Tedrow was called to Omaha by the
sad news of the terrible death OF two
of his sisters. One Of the sisters lived
in Omaha and the other was there Wis
iting her The Omaha lady's name was
Mrs. Edward l.. Doddcr and her nus
band is a nephew of Mrs. J. r. Bur
CESS of this city. The visiting sisters
name was Mrs Hamilton The ladies
were in the basement of the Dodder
home cleaning lace curtains and no one
knows just how the accident hap
pened. The servant girl was on the
floor above and heard an explosion.
This was followed by screams from the
women, who came frantically rushing
up the stairs all ablaZe. The girl UNI
dertook to smother the flames with a
rug, but the ladies We're frantic with
pain and fought so hard that she could
do nothing to save them. They were so
badly burned that they lived but a
short time. Mr. Tedrow also has a Sis
ter in Pennsylvania who is sick with
heart trouble and IT Is feared the shock
of the news Of the terrible death of her
sisters may result fatally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

I OF steam was generated which sudden
| ~ resulted in an explosion which blew
| the front of the stove out thru the
| window and one of the lids UP thru
! the ceiling of the room. The girl was
fortunately out Of the room when the
accident occurred. but the stove is a
complete wreck and considerable prop
erty damage was done by this unusual
catastrophe.
West Union.
| In the district court Judge Hobson
sentenced S. K. Herman to three
years in the penitentiary the limit in
his case. 1t will be remembered that
he was found guilty of lascivious con-
duct with young girls in his residence
in Oelwein. Notice of appeal was at
| once given and Herman was confined
in the county Jail. Judge Hobson
placed the amount of the appeal bond
at $4,000.
Ringsted.
The live stock shipments from this
point to Chicago the past week were
thirteen car loads. On Saturday E. r.
Serum shipped two car loads, one OF
hogs and one mixed car load of cattle
and hogs, and w. J. Williams, of Jack
Creek township, one car load of sheep.
Mr.. Williams accompanied the ship
ment On Monday G. w. Scoville. of
Jack Creek township, shipped ten
double deck car loads of sheep, $500
head.
| Charlton.
Lucas county has filed petition in
| the district court against the First Ma
| tional bank, its bondsmen to the coun-
| ty, Anna l.. Mallory, Jessie M.
Thayer, and G. A. Crocller, administra-
tor, to recover $4,000 of the amount
of the county's deposit in the bank.
The petition alleges that Mrs. Mallory
and Mrs Thayer have absconded so
that ordinary process cannot be served
against them. so asks that a writ of
attachment be issued against their
lands and other property.
] CoIfax.
1 Dr. W. w. Hawk has been notified
that he has been nominated as post
master at Colfax to succeed H. w.
Robinson, editor of the Colfax Clipper,
who was not candidate for reappoint-
ment. 1t is expected that the senate
will soon confirm the nomination. DR..
Hawk was member of the Twenty
eighth and Twenty-ninth general as
semblies from Jasper county, and he
is veteran of the Thirty-third Iowa
infantry He has been a practicing
physician in Colfax for eighteen years
| past.
Mason City.
William Wood, who with both his
| feet and legs terribly frozen was sent
here from Boone some time ago and
who was sent to the hospital by the
board of supervisors here and has
since been cared for most solicitously
and attended by the best of medical
Skill had his other foot amputated
One foot had to be anputated almost
Immediately and the surgeons thought
they might be able to save the other.
1t was too badly frozen. however, and
was amputated yesterday. Wood is
now almost helpless.
Fonda.
The Illinois Central railway will not
renew the test tried during the sum-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
Taken at Fort Dodge After
Beating People OF Boone Oh
Old Game
COLLECTED ON GROCERY SALES
Got Business Thru cataIoes and Col
lected Small Payment With Each
Order - Claimed to Represent Kan
sas City House and Did Thriving
Business.
Special to 1lmes-Republican.

Fort Dodge Feb. 25.--After swind-
ling the people of Boone out OF a good
~ sum of money in a rather worn out
manner, t. H. Hinton, claiming that
his home was in Fort Dodge. was ar
rested by an officer as he stepped from
an interurban car. He was taken to
the city Jail where he was kept until
the arrival of an officer from Boone. at
3 o'clock and then back to Boone to
face the charge preferred against him.
Hinton canvasscd the city of Boone
with II catalog, and no other guarantee
of good faith, soliciting orders from
many people for groceries. at reduced
price. He claimed to represent Kan
sas City house, and on receiving an or
der asked for a payment of 81 on the
amount Of the order
He was very successful and in this
manner managed to secure quite Il
sum, tho very little of it remained in
his pockets when taken in by the po-
lice Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
Common Official Failing.
(Washington Post.)


General Joubert Pienaar, who ha!
come to America to get help in hi,
campaign against the oppression unde,
which the natives of Portuguese Yves
Africa suffer, was talking to Wash.
ington reporter about a West African
official.
1T Is in that mans territory" sale
General Pienaar, that the blacks ar,
still branded. The man neglects hi
work. Well intentioned, but lazy, in his
ignorance he suffers all sort Of in.
EQUITIES to go on among his people.
Yes. he is lazy and neglectful. II
the last heat he was taken sick an(
a physician was sent for.
"I want you to tell me frankly h,
said to the physician, what is the
matter with me-
"The physician frowned at the fat
flushed face and. frankly enough, re.
piled:
"'The trouble with you. sir is tina
you are suffering from underworld an6
overpay.'"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
Knoxville.

Knoxville.
Already Knoxville merchants have
begun to plan for their second annua
"old home week. celebration to be
held next fall. Twenty-e eight business
men have guaranteed fund of $1,000
| to provide attractions and amuse-
ments.
Corwith.
| The yardage on drcdge ditch No 1t
is running over the original estimate
considerably. At this time it is over
| 10000 above the estimated amount
| which means an additional cost Of So
900 to those in the district BY the
time the ditch is completed this sum
! may reach $4,000.
Carroll.
The president sent the nomination
Of Franklin H. Drees of Carroll to
be second lieutenant of marines. Drees
| is young man who as told in the
press some days ago, was turned down
on physical examination, but took the
mental examination thru the influence
of Representative Conner and passed
brilliantly.
Greene.
| The popular business firm of F. w.
Boiler & Son, of this city, purchased
| the lot at the rear of their store build
ing, across the alley, which fronts on
First street, and it is their intention
to erect a fine brick store building
| thereon as soon as the weather will
permit The structure will be 25X6O,
and will be modern in architecture.
Clarion.
| Swope & Lukins, who were awarded
the contract for a large job of drain
age for the county are hauling tile and
getting ready to begin operations as
soon as the frost is out of the ground.
| There will be about 5000 tile used in
| the construction of the drainage sys-
| TEN, which will make tillable several
hundred acres of valuable land that
has heretofore been almost useless.
Shenandoah.
| Since an agreement has been reached
| between Benjamin Smith and the post
office authorities in regard to the
| price of the lots and Colonel Hepburn
has introduced the bill for an appro-
| priation of $4,000 for the building II
begins to look as tho a fine new fed
eral building was a possibility fol-
| Shenandoah in the near future. Mr.
Smith received $3.50 and keeps his
buildings.
| Marathon.
The plans have been perfected and
capital subscribed for lumber yard
to be owned by stock company COM
posed of leading farmers and citizens
of Marathon and vicinity. The yard
will be managed by Mr. Olney, secre-
tary of the Farmers Grain Company,
and it is the intention to erect at once a
sixty foot shed and dry house. About
IS, 900 cash capital will be invested as
starter.
Maquoketa.
An accident which destroyed the
cooking range in B. +. Thomas house
in the First ward and did considerable
injury to the kitchen took place yes
terday morning. The stove was con-
nected up with a water tank and on
Wednesday night this tank and the
connection froze up. On lighting the
fire Thursday morning terrific force
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25

The judge Is sore at the Boone girls,
who had every opportunity to have
the work done up right without cost
and leap year at that.
Following the Justice Lockard offer
of free marriage on st. Valentines
day the amiablc judge with the John
Alexander Dowie beard got busy and
issued an offer. giving free marriages
for a week, free dinners to the bridal
pairs, wedding presents. etc, but 1t
was Of no avail. An admiring friend
even went so far as to send him u
huge bundle OF corn, etc. to be used
in the office directions. The judge will
think over the matter for a few days
and may make another offer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
GETS $3.50 FROM BIBLE.
Literary RatfIes Robs Des Moines
Woman of SAVINGS of Years


Woman Of Savings Of Years.
Des Moines. Feb. 25.-A literary Raj
fles got $3.50 because he fingered the
family Bible in the bedroom OF Mrs.
Mary Sumpter at 72S Third street. Ev-
cry ten dollar bill of the thirty eight
Mrs. Sumptcr had saved in years was
taken from the sacred volume by the
burglar and there is not clue to the
robber. Each bill was separated by
the leaves of the book and the Bible
was then put away in the dresser
drawer. But deducting that a Bible
worth hiding was no ordinary one the
aforesaid Ratfles tried reading to find
the cipher that should lead him to
treasure. Instead he found the treas
ure in the thirty-eight $40 bills. And
he took them. And to show that he
wasn't at all greedy Mr.. Literary Raj
fes left by the window he came In
without botherng the sleeping Mrs.
Sumpter or searching for any further
loot. And since then Mr.. Rpffles has
not been seen. Mrs. Sumpter says she
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25

mer months of last year of killing
weeds along the right f-way by the
use of chemicals. The test, as tried.
did not prove a success. and the de-
partment will return to the old style
of Kidding the right-of-way of weeds
by moving them several times during
the season. 1t required $50 gallons of
chemicals for every mile of track and
number of men to operate the spray
| ing machine. which made the expert
ment a costly one.
Nevada.
The building committee of the new
NJ. T.. church have contracted with
Albright & Bowman, of Des Moines,
for s1.575 worth of glass for the
church. The large window in the north
side is to be a life size picture of the
Good Shepherd with a lamb in his
arms, shepherds crook in one hand,
and a lamb following him on either
side The window in the west is to
represent the Easter morning scene of
the Resurrection. Work, on the church
will begin March 1 if the weather will
permit.
Spencer.
A movement is on foot to form a
stock company. purchase the old NJ
E. church, move to a convenient site
| and fit it up for such purposes as it is
adapted to. It. would make suitable
place in which to hold the farmers
short course schools, farmers insti-
tutes, poultry shows, and for various
other purposes which are almost daily
arising. The main floor, owing to its
great height, would adapt it to gym
nasium purposes. The proposition has
already been fully discussed and there
seems to be a general willingness on
the part of farmers and Spencer peo-
pie TO take stock in such an enterprise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
TO PLAY SPOKANE TEAM.
Muscatine's Basket Ball Experts Go to
tho Northwest.


Spokane, Wash, Feb. 24-T. G.
Cook, director of the Spokane Armory
Athletic association, has offered the
Y. M. C. A. basket ball team of Mus
catine, Ia, the choice Of three dates,
March II, Is and 10, to play Co. H
team on the formers tour Of the north
west and the Pacific coast next month.
The game will be played in the armory,
which has accommodations for 5000
spectators.
During their stay in Spokane the
visitors will be entertained by the
athletes of the city. The Muscatine
team asked for a date with the five
OF the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton early in the season, but were
turned down by Physical Director Cow
ley, who was under the impression at
the time they were professionals maxi
ing the tour for the money in it. 1t
has been shown since then, however,
that every man in the team is regis
tered athlete with the American ANA
teur Union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
ICE HARVEST ENDS.
Warm Weather and Heavy Rain AZ
feet Ice Crop.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Feb. 25.-The warn
weather of the past few days and d
heavy rain last night practically pu,
an end to the ice harvest, for the pres
ent at least. After the crop was har-
vested here and all points supposedly
supplied an order for fifty cars Of ice
came from Des Moincs and the ice
harvesting force was put to work
again and the past week has been fill
ing the cars for shipment. This was
the second crop and an excellent quail
ity OF ice
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
SUDDEN ELDoRA DEATH.
Miss Jennie Curkeet Was Maiden Lady
Held in High Esteem.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora Feb. 20. Eldora residents
We're shocked yesterday morning upon
learning Of the sudden death OF MISS
Jennie curkeet. a maidcn lady living on
North jefferson street. Miss Cirkeet
had been confined to her home for sew
eral days. with the grippe, followed ny
acute rheumatism. Her death was
caused by apoplexy.
Miss Curkcet had been resident OF
this city for over thirty years. and was
we'll known and liked She had been
one Of Eldora's reliable dressmakers
until recently, when her work was con-.
fined mostly to fcsN old time neigh
bors. when she cared to work. The de-
ceased was an aunt of Mrs j. t. lgou.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made known
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25

THE JOHN kANGLEY FUNERAL,
Held From Home of Deceaseds Son
Near EIdora.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora. Feb. 25.-Yesterday morning
We're held the funeral rites of the late
John Kongley. at st. Mary's Roman
Catholic church. in this city For Il
number OF years deceased has made his
home with his only son, Mr.. Owen
kangley, and 1t was at his home about
five miles west Of Eldora that he died
Mr. owen Kangley is his only surviv
ing relative here, Mrs. Kangley having
died years ago.
lnterment was made In the Catholic
cemetery in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
TO WE'D WATERLOO GIRL.
Clarence Corl. Iowa Falls, to Take
Miss Smith as Bride.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Feb. 25.--Clarcnce c,
Corl, who has been in the employ of
The Hub here for several months. goes
to Waterloo today and tomorrow eve
ming will wed Miss Elizabeth Smith,
of that city After few days so
journ In Waterloo, they will come to
Iowa Falls to make their home They
will occupy one of the Ellsworth flats.
Mr.. Corl resided at Waterloo before
coming to this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25

hasn't any idea who got her money
and attributes the find to accidehe
rather than to any knowledge of where
she kept her savings. Mrs. Sunpler
runs a small boarding house ana INC
$3.50 was the fortune it took her years
to save,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
JUMPS FROM HIGH BRIDGE.
Young Dubuque Woman, Dependent
Over Poverty, Attempts Suicide.


Dubuque, Feb. 25.-Despondent over
her failure to support her mother and
family, Nellie Lose, aged "a, an en-
ploye Of the Tri-State hotel, attempted
suicide yesterday afternoon by jump
ing backwards from the high bridge
into the Mississippi river. An ice cut
ter saved her by grabbing her from
the water with an ice hook.
Passersby saw the young woman
rush to the rail of the bridge, stand up
and fall headlong into the river Upon
striking the water the woman called
for help and when she was taken
ashore begged to be left alone She
said last night that her inability to
keep her relatives prompted her to
end her life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
COULD NOT BE coAxED.
Boone Bachelors and Maids Turn
Down Offer Of Free Weddings.

Boone, Feb. 24.-"Uncle Sammy"
McBirnie did not have to furnish any
free dinners, and give presents to the
blushing brides last week. despite his
offer Of free marriage. for nary cou-
ole showed up to have the knot tied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case Of itching. Blind. Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in 6 to IA days
or money refunded. SOC.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
La Grippe and Pneuroni.

Foley's Honey and Tar cures la
grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia
Refuse any but the genuine in the yell
low package. Mcbride & Will Drug
Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
VERDICT AGAINST SALOON.
Lake Mills Proprietor Must Pay 81
452 to Milo Peterson Heirs,

Special TO Times Republican.
Lake Mills, Feb. 25.-An award Of
$4,452 damages. has been made to the
heirs Of the late Milo Peterson, Of
this place, on the grounds that Albert
A. Bracl0ley Furnished the liquor to
Peterson that caused the debauch
which terminated in death. The day
following the orgie he was found near
his barn dead. He left q family Of four
children
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
RATIO 3 TO I.

Alden own Assessor FINDS Wore EVId-
ows Than Widowers.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls. Feb. 25.-The town as
SCISSOR at Alden has discovered a new
ratio of to L. This is arrived at by
the discovery, in listing, that the town
has within its borders thirteen Wild
overs and forty-one widows. which is
construed as meaning that Alden is
much more healthier for women than
men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
Affirmative Testimony.

Baldwin-"The doctors say there
are more than fifty kinds of headache
Do you believe ito"
Rambo-'T know It. I've frequently
had all Of 'em in one morning"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
la Grippe and Pneumonia

Foleys Honey and Tar cures la
grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia.
Refuse any but the genuine in the yell
low package. Mcbride e Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
HON. w. J. KNIGHT DEAD.
Dubuque Man Was General counse
for Illinois Central in Iowa.

TOT TIItHUTS Ve1Ittd1 III 'UWd'
Dubuque, Feb. o5.-W. J. knight.
general counsel for the Illinois Central
for Iowa, is dead. aged II years. He
was once prominent in the democratic
party of the state and served two terms
as mayor of this city: also as state
senator from this county.
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