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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
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j, time Of the accident and when he was
| thrown from his position by the live
wire fell backward and is thought to
have struck his side on the curbing
| below. Telephone men say his escape
from death was miraculous as they
| thought sure he was more seriously
| injured than developments show.
Bertram.
| Samuel Mohler, of Bertram has just
! taken out letters patent upon a new
corn cutting machine that promises 70
attract much attention. Mr.. Mohler
claims that the machine will run with
one third of the machine will run with
machines now on the market, the secret
OF this advantage lying in a set of sta
tionary knives which cut the corn at
an angle instead of squarely across,
behind which is a sickle to catch the
stalks not cut in the knives, which also
cuts on the angle. 1t is also claimed
that corn cut in this manner will feed
much easier thru g. shredder.
Pennington.
Chris Barman, veteran of the
civil war and a figure about this city
for many years, fell dead on the street
here. Mr. Barman had been suffering
with the grip turnout the winter and
for the past month was barely able to
be out upon the streets. He fell on the
sidewalk in front of Sherricks store
and was carried into the building and
breathed his last Immediately. He was
sc years of age and unmarried. a ia
miliar figure in all G. A. R. matters and
we'll thought of by all who knew him.
He is survived by a brother, Angus
Barman, who resides two miles in the
country and to whose home the body
was taken.
Wapello.
The board of supervisors visited the
new pumping station in Eliot township
last week. The boards of this and Des
Moines counties have spent considera-
BILE time in the management of the
drainage of the low lands in Eliot
township and adjacent land in the north
part of Des Mones county. and of the
pumping station connecting Herewith;
and as their work approaches compile
ton, they are satisfied that their la
bors have not been lost, but seem fairly
satisfied with the progress of affairs.
and expect to sec the work completed
in time so that the farmers will be
able to put in the crops with the full
expectation of harvesting the crop in
the fall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
FORMER ELDoN CITY MARSHAL
MoURNED FOR EIGHT YEARS,
HAS JUST DIED.
WIFE COLLECTED PORTION
OF INSURANCE ON LIFE
Stevens City Marshal of Eldon and
coerced into Crime by Robbers
Later Confessed, Served Sentence
and Then Disappeared-Was Thought
to Have Been Murdered.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, March 27.-Mourned as
dead for eight years by his wife. Mrs.
Cora Stevens, housekeeper at the
Grand Hotel of this city, Charles A.
Stevens, a principal of the sensational
robbery of the Bradley bank at Ell
don, supposed to have been murdered
by others implicated in the crime, has
passed away at Traverse City. Mich,
according to a dispatch received by his
wife here
Teh announcement of the death of
Stevens has caused considerable dis
cussion of the case which for time
had all eastern Iowa talking. Mrs.
Stevens denies many of the stories
which are told relative to the robbery
and her husbands guilt, and substan-
tiates her statements by references to
the evidence introduced at the time of
the trial of her husband.
Was City Marshal.
When interviewed Mrs. Stevens
told her story of the robbery and OF
her husbands disappearance. At times
during the narration of the incidents
connected with the story, her voice
faltered, and 1t was evident that
while blaming her husband for his ac-
tion, she pitied his plight.
cat the time Of the robbery my
husband was city marshal" said Mrs.
Stevens. Previous to that time he
was employed as engineer on the Rock
Island road and after leaving the en-
ploy of the company was appointed
marshal by the city council at Eldon.
He always performed his duties cap-
ably, but the gang who had planned
and robbed the bank exerted some
strange influence over him, and he
failed to do his duty and for breach
Of trust was made a criminal. The
gang threatened my husband and
when they came to rob the bank he
went home. The robbery was commit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
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ted on the night of Feb. ii. 1897, and
the principals in the gang were Dick
Durkin Joseph Minard, Willie Richie
Of Chicago, and Dick Dodd, of OF
tumwa.
For a time no clews could be found
in regard to the safe crackers and al
last Charles A. Stevens confessed te
the crime. He stated when tried that
the gang had threatened him with
death if he aneddled in their business
and as he could not fight them single
handed he fled. Later, however, he
decided to clear his conscience, altho
it was necessary to implicate himself
in the crime.
Mourned as Dead.
"My husband was given a sentence
of two and a half years upon being
found guilty of breach of trust and
implication in the crime. He was re-
leased after a short time, however. on
account of good behavior, and after
visiting with me and my family he left
for Chicago 1t was his intention to re-
turn to railroading and he applied for
a position from Mr.. Brown. an official
of the c., B. & O. Railroad, whom he
cepted, and it was supposed that he
would go to Burlington and work. to
which place he was assigned Brown
wrote out pass for him, but he sud-
denly disappeared and did not call for
it. This fact was established when af-
ter not hearing from him for some time
I investigated and found that the pass
was still at the head office.
From that day until when I re-
ceived the message announcing his
death 1 had not heard from him. 1t
was supposed by some that he was
murdered by others of the gang of safe
blowers who claimed that he peached'
on them and threatened to get even.
I have mourned him as dead and after
he had not been heard from for seven
years sent in claim for his life in
surance to the Legion of Honor and re-
ceived partial settlement Of $1,000"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
Wedding at popejoy.

Special to Times Republican.
Popejoy, March 27.-Thursday night
was celebrated the marriage OF Wilbur
Carter and Mrs. Allie Little, at the
brides home in town. The ceremony
was performed by Rev e. D. Calkins
in the presence of relatives and few
frieids. Mr.. Carter Is a former bust
ness man of our town, and The bride
has grown to womanhood In this To-
cality.
Mother" McBurney, who sustained
severe injuries by fall few days
ago, is reported in a precarious condi-
ton.
Our town is badly in need of doc
tor and hotel landlord.
Mrs. Bessie Truesdale. who has been
in hospital at Hampton for treat
ment. is home, being much improved
in health.
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fire protection, the cost not exceeding
$4,000. The city officials took the mat
ter under consideration and decided to
submit the proposition to the voters at
the spring election. 1t is thought the
proposition will carry. as Woodward
has no adequate fire protection at pres
ent. .'-@ EAes
Tiffin. ~
Charles Bowers, 81 fifth. shot red
fox the other day while hunting in the
thick timbers near that place. He wal
member of a small hunting party.
While the party IS securing the woods
a wolf, of the { Der variety, dashed
out of the thicket. Mr.. Bowers gave
the animal load but failed to drop
him. The county still pays a bounty of
IS for each wolf. Mr.. Bowers skinned
the fox and will have the hide tanned.
Maxwell.
Harding Wilmer was chopping wood
when a willow stick caught on the
blade of his ak, causing a glanching
lick that struck his left foot, severing
the second and third toes about the
middle and badly cutting the big toe
and fourth toe. DR.. Hatcher was sum-
moned and dressed the wound and the
patient is resting as we'll as could be
expected under the circumstances, but
will have to carry his foot in a sling"
for awhile.
Iowa City.
Two men were hurt-and both mar
rowly escaped death, at the intersec-
tion of the Rock Island tracks, with the
south end of Dubuque street. Owing to
runaways, the victims, George Nelson,
a farmer, and Thomas Jennings, a
laundryman, were flung from their
wagons, just as the horse and mule
teams whirled at the tracks-as an
eastbound. flyer whizzed by. Nelson's
back was injured, but his spine may
not suffer; and Jennings head was cut.
When the horses and mules turned
both men seemed doomed
keokuk.
Oliver j. Manning, an employee of the
Mississippi Valley Telephone Com
pany, fell from a telephone pole on
Ninth street between Main and Blon-
deau yesterday afternoon, and is now
at the Graham hospital suffering. in
ternal injuries that may prove serious.
His fall occurred while he was doing
some line work on hole with Verling
Van Ausdall and Elmer d. Haniwalt,
and resulted from his coming in con-
tact with a live wire. He was between
thirty and forty feet up the pole at the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
ANYsoDYs FIGHT YET.
City Election at EsthervilIe Will Be
Unusually Spirited.

City Election at EsthervilIe Will Be
Unusually Spirited.
Special to Times-Republican.
Baskerville, March 27.-Next Mon
days election promises to be one full
of interest, for as the time draws near,
the contest on mayor is warming up
to white heat. II. c. Coon and A.
G. Brown are the contestants, and at
the present writing it is anybody's
fight.
The ward councilmen have no oppo-
sftion, Alex Johnston in the First; j.
e. Stockdale in the Second, and John
Montgomery in the Third, who will
be the only members of the old coun-
Gil to be returned.
There are five candidates for coun-
Gilman t-large, and no prediction can
be made as to the result. In any
event, the city will have good men in
charge Of its affairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
TRAER MAY LOSE PLANT.
Cedar Rapids Bidding for kostIand
Wsshinu Machine Manufacturing Co.

Special to Times Republican.
Traer, March 27.-Traer is in danger
of losing the Kostland Washing Ma
chine Manufacturing Company. The
Commercial Club of Cedar Rapids has
been in correspondence several weeks
with the officers of the company here,
and this week Frank kostlan, the tn
ventor of the machine. accompanied by
Traer attorney, went to Cendar Rap
ids and presented to the commercial
club a proposition The club at Cedar
Rapids now have the proposition under
consideration and report is expected
next week
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
Wrestling Match at Ode bolt.

Special to Times Republican.
Odebolt, March 27.-Michael Cave
neau, of this city. and Otto Cornelia,
Of Early, wrestled catch-as-ca tch-can
Thursday night in the opera house,
Mr.. Caveneau winning two falls, which
gave him the victory.
Rev. w. w. Bollinger will lecture in
the NJ E. church Tuesday evening.
March 80, on Qualities That Win"
The proceeds will go to help build an
addition to the church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
MEN PRAISE MOTHERS CLUB
Think Conduct and Education Q
Sutherland Children Improved.

Special to Times Republican.
Sutherland, March 27.-Thursday
evening was held a reception by the
Mothers Club, to the husbands and
fathers, at the home of the president,
Mrs. T. B. Bank A fine program was
given, after which was served
three-course supper. The evening was
enjoyably spent.
The men were very much pleased
with the work of the club, and can
see many Improvements in the conduct
and education of children Of the town
since the Mothers Club began it's work
here, a little over year ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27

Cambridge.
Cambridge is to have a new library
A plan Is being put into operation
whereby any family who cares to pa
tronize the same pays q membership
fee of 81 which entities them to thu
free use Of the books for term o
two years.
Davenport.
Henry j. Meints. who owns a mics
residence at 1902 Marquette street
Davenport, is moving back to his 800
acre farm in Aliens Grove township
about fifteen miles northwest of the
city. He has been residing in the city
for few years and now seeks more
strenuous occupation.
centerviIle.
The electric light company is relay
ing underground wires for the court
house park arc lamps. The insulated
current wires are threaded thru hea-
fore, and the tubing is buried in =
trench instead of being placed in q
conduit. The old wires did not WORK
satisfactory
Boone.
The Rev. S. E. Rosin, for some time
past pastor of the Swedish Covenant
church in this city, has resigned his
position and for the time being will be
connected with the Minnesota North
western Mission Association. He will
occupy pulpits in Minnesota for some
time but will not take up work per-
manently in that state.
Corning.
Mrs. NJ. A. Hunt caused little SEN
sation in court one day this week by
appearing as her own lawyer. She was
quite skilful in her defense of the case
and statements of her case. She also
examined the witnesses, made argu-
ments to the court and gave the law
yers pointers. The judge, however,
gave his decision against her, favoring
the side that hires lawyers.
Atlantic.
The new spiral fire escapes which
are being installed at the various
schools had trial at the Grant build
ing and the first of these was found
satisfactory. About fifty persons gath l.
cred to watch the demonstration, and
not a few tried it themselves. The
upper rooms were emptied of ITO
children In less than two minutes.
Woodward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27

Vance, of the College for the Blind.
spoke Of Mr. Tannehill as an educator
and of his long and useful services
for the state. The teachers and stu
dents of the college attended the serv-
ices in body. The whole community
mourns the loss of so good man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
Funeral Of Professor TannehiII.

Special to Times Republican.
Vinton, March 27.-The funeral serv-
ices of Prof. George w. Tannehill were
held at the Methodist church yesterday
at 2 o'clock. The church was crowded.
to the utmost by friends who were
anxious to pay their respects to the de-
ceased. The services were in charge q
the pastor, Rev. w. F. Spry. Mr.. J. E
Marietta spoke few minutes for the
official board of the church. telling OF
the splendid services Mr.. Tannehill had
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
LOWER COURT AFFIRMED.
Supreme Court Holds Iowa Falls t
Judgment of $500.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, March 27.--Refusfng to
reverse the decision of the lower cours
in the case of Mrs. Margaret Farrell
VS.. the city Of Iowa Falls, the supreme
court of Iowa cinches this city for a
Judgment of $500 and costs. This ac-
ttion was brought a year or so ago.
The plaintiff claimed she was terribly
injured by stepping in small hole
in a crossing. Believing that the claims
were unjust. the city resisted the ac-
ton in the district court, but a decls-
ion was rendered against the city for
$500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27

"My 3-year-old boy was badly con-
stipated, had a high fever and was in
an awful condition l gave him two
doses of Foley's orino Laxative and
the next morning the fever was gone
and he was entirely we'll, Foley's Orino
Laxative saved his life" A. Wolkush.
Cashier, Wis. Mcbride & Will Drug
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
HANDS BADLY BURNED.
Iowa City Man Was Rinsins Them
With Benxine. and Caught Fire.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, March 27.-In rinsing his
hands with ,benzine, Charles Evans, an
employee of Lowe & Company, accl-
dentally held them over. a gas Jet. m
stantly his hands ignited. and only the
assistance of fellow workmen prevent
ed his clothing from catching fire. HE
was painfully burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
DEAL INVOLVES $4,000.
Loan and Trust Company of Sioux
City Buys MoCIntock Estate.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City. March 27.-The Bennett
Loan and Trust Company has just
closed a deal for the purchase of the
McClintock estate, comprising 1900
acres, which lies midway between Mo-
vile and Alrthon. The amount in
volved is $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-27
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Woodward signed petition last week
asking for system of water works for
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-30
SPANISH CRUISER IS SHEIING
HEIGHTS MOUNT GURUGI TODAY
REPORTS Received Today Indicate That Fierce Battle Was
Fought With the Moors on Wednesday, Resulting Again
With Heavy Loss on the Part Of the Spanish Including
Many Officers Warship Opens Bombardment on moors
IN Frantic Effort to Check the Rapid Advances.

from Morocco today indicate. An army
of tribesmen Is attacking Alhucemas
and warship has been sent there to
aid the city.
Couriers from Melilfa, leas1ng the
city by vessel, tell the most terrible
stories OF conditions there. The bar
racks, churches, theaters and schools
have been practically converted into
hospitals The city Is filled with dead
and wounded. At dawn the rumble
OF gum fire opens today while the cries
Of the dying and wounded never cease
Fires have broken out and food sup
plies are getting scarce. The mutiny
in the garrison added a new aspect CT
terror and many soldiers have been
shot.
The Spanish loss, already upward OF
5000 men, is being increased SO rapid
" that the government refuses to
make the authentic figures known.
The Spanish government Is TODAY
on the verge of ordering indiscrimin-
ate conscriptions. Spain needs more
men. but there has been no patriotic
awakening yet to overflow the recruit
ing ofhces.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-30
WILL ASK DIVORCE.

New York, July 30.-"I shall be just
as quick in starting suit for divorce.
as have been slow in making up my
ed on Thaw just as soon as the finish
of the proceedings at White Plains as
they can be prepared" said Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw early today when ques-
toned regarding dispatch from Re-
no saying that she was preparing to
make up q legal residence in Reno,
where she would bring suit
The evidence she needs has been
supplied she said. by facts brought
out at White Plains. notably the evil
dence that Thaw. under the name of
Reid. introduced "a woman as his wife.
Mrs. Thaw said that as soon as pos
sible, after the divorce proceedings.
she will go to Europe. The suit will
be tried here. she declared.
Will be Sensational.
In case Thaw is declared sane by
Justice Mills and Is freed from Mat
teawan asylum for criminal insane, a
suit for the divorce is expected to be
about as sensational as the present
hearing. Evelyn Thaw has been under
close scrutiny of detectives since the
arrest Of her husband after the killing
Of Stanford White three years ago last
June
These detectives will be called to
tell Of some Broadway incidents which
occurred In the early morning hours in
restaurants and cafes. In fact, the di-
vorce suit promises to drag the Thaw
case out to further length when more
details OF the life Of the Pittsburg mil.
lionaire, his wife's and - wife's as.
sociates, will get into public print.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-30
HARRY THAW WAS
OVERCOME TODAY
Inquisition of Attorney Jerome
Completely Exhausts
Him.
JUSTICE ALSO TOOK HAND
PRISONER DENIED THAT he WAS
KNOWN As "cRAzY HARRY" BUT
SAID PROSECUTOR WAS "cRAzy
JEROME"
JUSTICE ALSO TOOK HAND
(American News Service)

(American News Service)
White Plains. N. Y. July 30.-Phy-
sically exhausted after gruelling
cross examination by District Attor-
ney Jerome and the searching ques-
tions by Justice Mills. Harry. Thaw
today had to be helped from the court
room during the progress of the trial,
just as recess was reached. For a half
hour previous Thaw looked like a
hunted man. He rolled his eyes about
the room and uneasily shuffled his
feet. Jerome, smiling and confident.
Indicated he thought he had proved
that Thaw still has delusions. Dur
ing the examination Thaw steadfastly
denied all accusations as to whipping
young girls with dog whip: that he
never had a room at Mrs. Merrills;
that he never scalded girl In bath
tub. When Jerome asked him If he
had been generally nicknamed Cray
Harry" the prisoner replied that he
had often heard the attorney referred
to as "Crazy Jerome"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-30
ARE AFTER HARRIS

The Hon. Addison C. Harris Of In
dianapolis, q former Wayne county
citizen, will probably deliver the prin-
cipal address at the Old Settlers pic
mic at Kings Grove. north of Center
Vile. August 81 Caleb King, who has
charge OF the arrangements for the
program has communicated with Mr.
Harris about the matter but has not as
yet received either affirmative or neg
ative answer. This is always the big
gest event Of the year for the older
residents of the county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-30
ARE SET FOR TRIAL
Next Week the Wayne Circuit
Court Will Transact
Some Business.
MANY CASES DISMISSED

Several cases have been set for trial
in the Wayne circuit court for next
week. The court has had mo chance
for the usual summer vacation this
season. So many cases have been
dismissed without trial that q largo
amount Of the court time and effort
has been saved Had not these settle
ments been made, it would not have
been possible for the court to come so
close OF clearing the docket as will be
done. Among the cases set for trial
are: t-...
Thursday, August Sex parte Jehu
Chamness; Burkett vs.. Bcskett.
Friday. August 6.-State ex rel
Wordsworth vs.. Wordsworth
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-30
GOES TO tASTHAvEN

Mrs. Maggie Masters of Daleville,
near Muncdo. is to be brought to East
haven and placed in ward. The wo-
man is alleged to be violently insane.
She was subject to queer hallucina-
tions, saying men followed her about
day and night She persisted In hav-
ing men arrested. but there was no
charge that could be made against
them The woman's Application has
been accepted at the hospital.