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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
Iowa Supreme Court Finally
Unravels Marriage CompIica-
tions of the Smiths
WAS A DIFFICULT TASK
Husband in the Case Still on the Mar
riage Market-Estate Involved in the
Much Mixed Marital Ventures of
Louisa Smith and Her Husbands
A Difficult Task.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican,.
Dies Moines, April S.-The Iowa SUI
preme court has Strengthened out the
matrimonial complications of the
married in April 1872. to man
named Sylvanders, at Pennington, Ia
-Four months later Sylvanders went to
Burlington and that was the last ever
seen or heard of him. In 1875 Louisa
Smith married Frank Il. Smith, the
ceremony being performed by a justice
VI the peace at La Grange, Mo. Thcy
returned to Lee county and lived to-
gcther seven years, one child being
born to them.
In 1882 Smith left home for Coun-
Gil Bluffs and that was the last his
wife heard OF him for twenty years
Before he married Louisa Smith, he
lived with woman named Net, but
one fine day, SHE left with a travelling
man and tina. was the last ever seen
or heard of her and so the original
Smith marriage. In 1889 Louisa
Smith. thinking Sylvanders and Smith
both surely must be dead. married a
man named Dickinson and he died In
1902
In the meantime the husband. Smith
had married Ann Orton at Council
Bluffs in 1889 and she died about 1900.
He then married Agnes Scheyle and
deserted her in 1902. And then Mr..
and Mrs. Smith, who We're married In
LAGRANGE, Mo. in 1876, were remar-
ried at Council Bluffs and Were happy
ever afterwards, or until he passed
away year or two later.
During his residence in Council
Bluffs he had sold property to man
named Richards. and declared himself
single. he sold to a man named Grif-
feth, and his wife Anna joined with
him. and he Sold to Fuller, Grobe and
others as bachelor. When he died
his widow began suit against these
purchasers for her dover interest in
the land that they had bought of her
husband.
The court decreed that she had no
such dover interests, but the supreme
court found that she and Smith were
married in 1872. that the marriage was
binding, at least since 1881 and that
the widow was entitled to her one
third Of the property disposed of by
Smith during the last quarter of a cen
tury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
BENTON COUNTY COURT.
Only Nine Divorce Cases, SmaIIes
Number in Years.
Special to Times RanIlh1icnn
Smallest

Onty WINE OiVOFCo SaSeSy 0Indlie6l
Number in Years.
Special to Times Republican.
Ninton, April 8.-The district court
Of Benton county convenes next Mon
day for the April term. Very few new
cases have been filed up to date. Their
are but nine divorce cases on record
the smallest number in years. Divorces
are asked as follows:
Anna S. Wilson VS.. r. ID. Wilson. In
this case plaintiff asking $1,000 per-
manent alimony, and also that the de-
PENDANT be restrained from taking
away their children, as he has threat
human treatment.
G. G. Tracy vs. Minnie B. Tracy
May A. Ellerston VS.. E. H. Ellerston
Katq Stepanek VS.. Joseph Stepanek
Eva A. Bouden VS.. Isaac Bouden
Francis Kearney VS.. Francis Kearn-
ey, both the name of the plaintiff and
defendant being the same Hannah
Adams VS.. D. c. Adams; Hattie l.
Smith VS.. William L. Smith, and Clara
Toney VS.. Charles Toney.
w. e. Twogood and others are SUI
ing the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men to collect $1,000 life insurance.
Three small damage suits have been
filed against the c. r. L. & P. Railway
by the following: Nellie jerks asks
$3.50, HARDWOOD asks s42, and ]. B. and
j. A. Healey ask 1852.
The state Of Iowa has commenced
action to enjoin six local men from
selling intoxicating liquors. The de-
PENDANTS are Thomas Houlihan. George
Hadley, Frank Burkhart. William Yea
llle, Frank Hayes, and Ad. Haples.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
WILL SEAT 5000.
Plans Completed for New Grand Stand
at Mason City.

Mason City, April S.-Plans for the
new buildings to be erected this sum
mer on the new fair grounds south
of the city by the district fair associa-
ton have been completed by Architect
Bogardus and bids for their construc-
ton will soon be advertised for by the
association. Plans finished at the pres
ent are for the grand stand and the
floral hall Both will be unusually large
and built with all the latest improve
ments for comfort of spectators and
facility In displaying exhibits.
The grand stand will be 200 feet
long and fifty feet wide. Seventeen
tiers of seats will rise from the front
to the rear of the structure and the
total seating capacity will be about
5000. Every row of seats will be ar
ranged so that spectators can dispose
of their feet without poSing them into
height of the amphitheater will be forty
feet and it will be rather imposing
structure. Beneath the rise of the
thousands of seats will be finished sew
eral rooms. One especially large Will
be used for dining room. Another
portion will be given over for offices
of fair association officials and an
other to the use of concession men and
amusement places. The grand stand
will cost about $4,000.
The great floral hall or general ex-
hibit building will be 6Ox14O feet and
will have six large entrances.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
DANCER TURNS AUTHORIZES.
Miss Loie Fuller to Publish Volume of
"reminiscences.
Special to es-Republican.

SpeCldl 10 1lIueS-f
Iowa Falls, April S.-Many people in
northern Iowa are interested in the
announcement that Miss Loie Fuller.
whose former home was in Forest
City, will enter into the literary world
as an authoress. Miss Fuller attained
international reputation few years
ago as the depictor of the illusion
dances, and has appeared before for
eign crowned heads and American
audiences with great success. The an
nouncement of Miss Huller's new VEN
ture In the field of letters states that
her work will be published simultan-
eously in English, German and French.
The new volume will be in the nature
OF "reminiscences, and win recite Incl
dents in her long career on the stage
both at home and abroad. It is init
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
J: "a n
Spring Announcement

Spring time is here. and am like
the good housewife, planning for new
things and ways for this seasons bust
ness. 1 am back at the old job once
more after long spell Of rest and
health gaining.
Now for a vigorous season of mer-
chandising, I am in a better position
to take care of your wants in my line
than ever. Having engaged Mr.. Guy
u Parks for my head salesman and with
good help in other departments your
order by telephone or person will be
taken care of better than ever. Mr..
Parks formerly worked for the Sim
4clair Tea and Coffee Co. for many
years.
A Word to Telephone Customers.
The old saying is, "The early bird
gets the worm" Now, it is true in my
business that the early customer gets
the most prompt delivery, as we try
and get away with the first load by
S:l5 in the morning. Orders coming
later get on the next load and are late
to your home. Give us the order early.
My help from now on will be in the
store early in the morning.
81 The tendency is for lower prices in
the grocery line and / am in position
to follow any decline that may come, so
you can rest assured that I will not
hold you up, but follow the market.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
UNDERTAKEN AS A CRITIC.
In Sioux City Convention He Attacks
Numerous Things.

Sioux City. April S.-With $50 mem
bcrs of the organization in attendance
the twenty eighth annual convention
of the Iowa Funeral Directors assocla-
ton opened here. The convention was
addressed by Mayor W. 6. Sears. who
welcomed them to Sioux City. In MS
annual message President Lee V. MeN-
ers roundly scored the newspapers Tor
referring in a jocular vein to the pc
tition of the undertakers to congress TO
prevent the burial of bodies at sea. He
condemned the practice of displaying
banners and streamers by undertakefs.
He also scored the practice of paying
fees TO nurses and doctors as means
of securing business. The speakers OF
the day included Prof. w. p. Hohen-
schun of Iowa City. DR.. r. r. Commit
OF Sioux City. and DIR. ]. II. Robbins OF
Sioux City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
Kellogg News.
Special to Times-Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Kellogg. April s.-Mr. T. M. Quinby
and son, r. NJ. Quinby, left last even
ing on a business trip to Algona. From
there the elder Quinby will go to South
Dakota to look after his extensive land
interests.
Messrs. Roy and Benjamin Burton
have just returned from a hunting trip
in the vicinity of Spirit Lake. They
brought home over 100 ducks.
]. Madison Williams lectured here
Tuesday evening on the Gift of Cab. y
He is touring the state in the interest
Of Drake University.
Craven & Strovers have begun the
building of an ice storage plant. They
have made arrangements with the
artificial ice company of Newton to
supply them with ice daily, and with
in an hour after its loading on the car
at that place it will be in storage here.
Our citizens will now have ice brought
to their doors every morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
SHOT WHILE HUNTING.
Sidney Ackerson, of kaIo, Accident
ally Wounded by Cousin.


FIT. Dodge, April S.--While hunting
near kalo, Monday. Sidney Ackerson
was accidentally shot in the leg by his
cousin, Howard Ackerson. AS the two
boys were within a block of where
their horse and buggy was hitched
the frightened boy who had done the
shooting succeeded in getting his
wounded cousin to the buggy and then
drove to the city post haste to secure
medical attention. 1t is not thought
necessary to remove the bullet but the
injury will cause the young man. an
employee at the White Line, inconven-
fence for some little time.
The boys, about fifteen years of
age, were engaged in the spor. OF
duck hunting when the accidental
shooting occurred. Howard Ackerson
was loading his gun when his cousin
walked in front of him, neither notic-
ing what the other was doing. The
gun was accidentally discharged. and
the shot entered Sidney Ackerson's
leg
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
Mrs. Harriet Miller, Hardin
County, Resident Of Iowa
Seventy-Two Years
OLDEST SETTLER IN THE COUNTY
Mrs. Miller Endured Many Hardships
Incident to Pioneer Days. and Was
Always an Active and Robust
Woman-NearIy Eighty Years Old
Other News of Iowa.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Union. April Sunday afternoon at
the Shepherd church. north of Union.
funeral services were held for Mrs.
Harriet Ballard Miller who departed
this life at the age of nearly 80 years.
Deceased was born in Harrison
county. Indiana, Nov Is, 1873, and en-
igrated to Illinois i'm 1880, and thence
to Des Moines county. this state. in
1886. thus being a resident of this state
for seventytwo years. The family
came to Marshall county in 1S4S. being
among the foremost pioneers Of that
community. She was united in mar
riage to Jacob Miller on July 4. 1850,
and came to live on the old home
stead in Union township. where she
mother of eleven children. nine of
whom survive her. three daughters and
six sons. Her husband preceded her
in death three years ago. All the chill
dren excepting one daughter. in Min
nesota and one son, in Wyoming. We're
able to be present during her last I'LL
ness, and with other relatives from
distance, ut the funeral services.
which were conducted by Rev. G. r.
Clifford Interment followed in Shep
herd cemetery.
Mrs Miller enjoyed the distinction
of being the oldest settler in Hardin
county. She was always an active and
robust woman. did her full share in
pioneer life. and endured many hard
ships incident to that time. She will
be greatly missed by a large circle OF
friends and relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
New Sharon News.
o Times Republican.

Special to TimeS-RepuhIlcan.
New Sharon, April S.-Fire consumed
about eight tons of hay belonging to
Yves. Anterior. Sunday afternoon. The
cause is not known for certain. For
tunately the wind was in the right di-
rection or a much greater loss OF
property would have to be recorded.
The new electric theater has been
renovated The room space was ex-
tended backward. and the lobby was
enlarged and improved, SO that 1t is
now a great deal better equipped to
handle it's increasing business
The public schools re-opened Mon
day, enrolling fifteen little five-year-
olds to begin school life in the pri-
mary room.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
WONDERFUL NEW
CATARRH CURE
Prse information To All.

The cure Of catarrh has now become
m absolute certainty and can be posi-
lively proven in your case. if you are
q catarrh victim.
Probably no other treatment for the
cure of disease. ever discovered, VIII be
given such wide publicity among phy-
sicians, scientists and catarrh sufferers
as the "Gernlidor," the wonderful new
instrument. with the powerful germ
Killer "Microcide."
No matter how bad or chronic your
case of catarrh may be, and no matter
how long you have had it, you can be
positively and absolutely cured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08

Sabbath desecration day. 1t is the
plan to hold meetings in all the
churches to be addressed by the pas
tors, relative to enforcing the laws
of the state relative to Sabbath break
ing.
A committee of one will be APP
pointed on that day from each church
which will constitute an executive
committee TO assist the new adminis-
tratlon in enforcing the laws. Th1s
committee is also to constitute the
beginning of club composed OF at
least 1000 members which will lend
power and force to the movement Of
enforcement of Sabbath breaking laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08

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Longtime treatments with sprays,
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Full information, including very val
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
DEATH OF NELSON pAuLsoN.
Well known Young Man Near Kellogg
Succumbs to Typhoid.

Special to Times Republican.
Kellogg. April s.-Nelson Paulson,
the son Of James Paulson. living north
of town. died Monday evening after a
short illness with typhoid fever, and
was buried Tuesday afternoon in KEEL
logg cemetery. the funeral services be-
ing conducted by Rev. ]. c. Gilman,
of the Lutheran church. Nelson was
a young man of steady. industrious
habits. and a favorite with his asso-
ciates. He was twenty three years OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
REV. cRozIER TO DEs MONIES.
Has Been Pastor Of Mason City Pres
byterian Church for Four Years.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. April s.-After pas
torate here of about four years which
began with the founding of the church,
Rev. r. S. Crozicr. pastor of the Pres
byterian church. has accepted call
to the Clifton Heights Presbyterian
church at Des Moines. and will move
at once. MIR. Crozier is succeeded here
by tae Rev. Roy Cooley of Rowley.
The local church has made fine pro-
gress and Mr.. Crozier is a very able
man. The church now has plans under
way for the erection of $4,000 church
building
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
NEW KELLOGG AGENT.
J. M. Williams, Working for Rock Is
land, Gives Up Position.

Spec1aI TO TlmeS-Republlcan.
kellogg, April S.-The Rock Island
railway has made another change in
Its agent at this place. ]. NJ. Williams,
who has really been on relief work
here, has found a man from Walcott
TO take the station, and will leave
today for some other point where he
is needed. Mrs. Williams and little
daughter. Pauline. went to her old
home in Dexter, and will remain there
until MIR. Williams is settled for q few
weeks in another town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
swaIedaIe General Store Sold.

SpeClaI 20 I1IneS- IltUUDTTCaII.
Swaledale. April S.-The general
store of Nelson & Rich was sold today
to L. A. Pinzen of Austin, Mimi. a
merchant of that place. The stock was
purchased only a few days ago from
the d. H VanKirk & Co, and is now
sold again. 1t is valued at about $10,-
OOn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
SUCCESSOR TO WEAVER.
Iowa Falls Petition Circulated Asking
Appointment of w. w. White.

Special to Times Republican,.
Iowa Falls, April Steps were TAX
en- last evening to secure the appoint
ment of successor to Walter l.. Wea-
yer as justice of the peace in this city.
Mr.. Weaver has been gone since Feb
ruary "a and his relatives not know
ing where he is or when he will re-
turn, it was deemed best by the legal
fraternity in the city to take some
steps to provide for the appointment
of another justice. Accordingly a PEI
tition was circulated asking the board
TO appoint Wilfred w. White, a young
attorney who recently came here from
State Center.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
KNOLL BODY FOUND.
Search for kanawha Boy Continued
for Four DAYS.

Special to Republican.
Britt, April S.-The body of Clar-
ence Knoll, who died in West Lake by
accidental drowning last Friday, was
found six rods from shore Monday
night, after four days of continuous
search. The burial took place yester-
day. He was the son of Fred Knoll, a
well-to- do farmer between here and
Kanawha. The accident occurred
while hunting on the lake, thru the
upsetting of the boat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08

mated by those in close touch with the
new dancer author that the book will
contain many hitherto unpublished
and striking revelations affecting per-
sonages conspicuous in the political
intellectual and artistic life of the big
centers of America and Europe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
FOR SABBATH BREAKING.
April q Big Day for Preachers and
Churches at Mason City.

Special to Times Republican,
Mason City. April Sunday. April
q. has been set apart by the preach
srs and the churches Of the city a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-08
KICKED BY HORSE.
Horton Woodward, Farmer Near Ma.
son CITY. in Serious Condition.


Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, April 8.-By the kick OF
horse yesterday, Horton Woodward
farmer, had the lower part of his abb
domen ruptured, and is in serious con-
dition. He was doing chores and was
passing in the rear of the animal when
it kicked him, presumably not aware
of the character of the object. 1t will
require months of nursing if the pa
tient regains his health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

The axle on one of the double trucks of the Hellmann Brewing Go broke on Bank street in front of Walkers store yesterday afternoon. Although the wagon was full of "emptys" another wagon had to be brought around to take the load away.
 William Nankiyicze, who was shot in the leg some weeks ago, while stealing chickens on Railroad Hill street. has been removed to the New Haven hospital. He has been at the Waterbury hospital since he was in- jured.
 The Town Plot School Alumni as- sociation was formed last evening In the school building and the following officers elected: President, Wesley Richardson; vice-president, Gertrude Nichols: secretary and treasurer, Signe Rasmussen: committee on rules. Aubrey Coddington. Hattie Mason and Dorothy Withey. The exercises of the graduating class was held in the school building last night after which the members of the class. the grad uates of 1907 and the teachers of the school had a banquet preliminary 10 the formation of the alumni associa- tion.
 William Pryor of North River side street. brother of the youth who was drowned in the Naugatuck river a short time ago. was struck by horse while playing ball on the road In front of his house yesterday after noon. The horse and wagon which knocked down and ran over the boy was the property of the Waterbury Brass Goods corporation. Although at first it was thought that the child was seriously hurt an examination by Dr A. A. Crane failed to reveal any very bad injuries. About four years ago Young Pryor had a narrow es- cape from drowning. being rescued as he was going down the third time.
 -If you want 10 cure that prlng fever get a box of sulphur and cream of tartar lozenges at Walkers drug store for 10 cents. they do the work and the formula Is no secret Try iE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-16
TIMELY TOPICS.

Beginning tomorrow Jones, Nor gan & Co will put all their boys knickerbocker suits at cut prices.
 See thc bargains otfer"d hy the Boston millinery store iu trimmed and untrimmed hats.
 Two baskets of Boynton farm rawberries for 25c at the Model Market. See their grocery adv to- night.
 The Buckingham pharmacy sells the Fl Sidelo, clear Havana cigar.
 Reid & Hughes are having a clean up sale on kitchen furnishings.
 The English Woolen Mills com pany make a suit for $12.50 that would usually cost about s25.
 The Public Market sell fresh spinach at Dc peck, four per sack 73c, two heads lettuce Sc.
 J. B. Mullings & Son have cloth- ing of all description for the boys, hats to shoes.
 Miller and Peck have a line of wash goods for summer dresses and waists at reduced prices.
 Mailhiot will sell childrens hats tomorrow at BIC that have been marked 75c.
 Dodge has the shoes you want for dress up occasions or for business.
 Gately & Brennan are still giving dress suit case free with every pur- chase of s10 or over.
 The Guarantee Credit Clothing Co will continue their big sale of men s and women's garments all this week
 Ziglatzki-Marks frame pictures at less than cost. They are experts at making picture frames.
 You can get Browns quick-fire charcoal at all grocers for 10c bag.
 Fenner has a large line of boys express wagons, wood or steel. Two wheel carts 10c and 25c.
 The Hampson-Sellew Co is showing something handsome and durable In dining tables.
 J. G. Jackie & Sons have grauda- tion oxfords in patent and kid, low. medium or high heels.