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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
HANDICAPPED.
This in the Case With Many Marshall.
4o>nA DoopIo

Too many Marshalltown citizens IRE
handicapped with a bad back. The
unceasing pain causes constant misery,
making work a burden and STOPPING II
lifting an impossibility. The back aches
at night, preventing refreshing rest and
in the morning is stiff and lame. Plas-
tiers and iniments may give relief but
can not reach the cause. To eliminate
the pains and aches you must cure the
kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick. kid
neys and cure them permanently. Can
you doubt Marshalltown evidence?
Mrs. Lucinda Waltenyer. 40s North
First avenue, Marshalltown, Iowa
says: II have been SO greatly benefited
by Doan's Kidney'Pills that am pleas
ed to tell other kidney sufferers about
their merit. For some time my kid
neys were weak. causing backaches.
headaches and a general worn out and
depressed feeling. When Doan's Kid
ney Pills We're recommended to me, L
procured supply at the Mcbride &
Will Drug Company. The greatly re-
1ieved me and made me fell better in
every way. 1 am very greatful for the
benefit I have received"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Company. But
falo, New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name -Doan's-ant
take no other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24

Lisbon.
The Linn County Sunday School
Convention will be held in Lisbon on
Thursday and Friday of this week.
The program is a strong one, and there
will undoubtedly be a good attend
ance.
centerville.
The Eddy farm south of this city
sold at auction by the referees, brought
$685. or about $40 an acre. The home
farm sold to Isaac w. Eddy and the
cumberland to Richard Herald, of
| Numa
Bloomfield.
Ed Cation and Elmer Cornahan, who
We're acquitted on the charge of extort-
ing money from Scott Mcfarland, Who
resides ten miles west of here, have
sued Mcfarland for $4,000 damages
for SANDER.
Council Bluffs.
A voluntary petition in bankrupt
cy was filed in the United States court
| by Robert H. Mullen miller of Red
| Oak. His liabilities are stated at SILL
at S1O0, of which he claims $50 are eN-
empt.
| Newton.
Herman Korte, who lives eight miles
northeast of Newton has purchased six
sewing machines of A. NJ Carl The
last one he bought recently and gave it
to his daughter, Mrs. Augusta Brown,
who was married last October and
resides at Laurel.
Lone Tree.
The park commissioners sold the
park bond to Claus Lutte The bond
is for the sum of $1,000 and bears in
terest at the rate of 5 per cent per an
mum for ten years unless the same be
sooner paid off in multiples of 500 at
any interest pay day. This makes Lone
Trees bonded Indebtedness $6.650
which includes the waterworks bonds
amounting to $3.50.
Oskaloosa.
n. S. Cooper, an expert blacksmith
employed at the shop of Clayton Lew
is on South B. street, has the smallest
piece of welding to be found in tine
land. He has a small metal horse shoe
watch charm which he made by his
own handfwork. The toe calk is
welded to the shoe the same as with
d 'di SCI follOC. j nc WOlh Is OlueEWlSt
diminutive, but is perfect in every de.
tail.
Genwood.
BY a recent transfer of 1850 acre!
Of land from Mrs. Sarah Y. Evans t.
} her son Marion l.. Evans, the latter
becomes the largest single land owner
in Mills county. The land is all located
in the east end and is in section 81, 81
70, 70 in Anderson and sections, Z, Il
and 10. Evans now possesses some 5000
acres of rich Mills county soil, and lit:
value is easily 100000 the way land i:
: new selling.
keokuk.
When Rev. Miss Rowena Morse, pas.
tor of the Unitarian church left Keokui
the first of April no one here had an,
idea that Dan Cupid was to be chap
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
WITNESSES suHPoENAED FROM
oTTUMWA FOR HEARING
AT cENTERvlLLE.
DEFENSE HAS SUMMONED
SEVERAL MEDICAL EXPERTS
Will Seek to Save Junkin from CAL
lows Wy s;s,wira T,as He Was Under
the Influence of a Drug When the
Crime Was committed-Much Inter-
est in the Trial.
Special to Time-Republican.

Special to Time Republican.
,Ottumwa, May 24.-Ottumwa and
Centerville people are discussing little
else than me .,tee Of John Junkin, the
negro win. fesaed to the murder of
Clara Rosen o.. .hh sMght of Feb. 5,
and the tragic circumstances in the
brutal murder of Miss Rosen will be
graphically reviewed in the trial which
begins tomorrow afternoon at 1880 be-
fore Judge NJ. A. Roberts in the court
room at Centervlle. All the witnesses
who appeared before the Wapello
county grand jury which indicted the
negro on the charge of murder in the
perpertration of robbery, a first degree
offense, have been subpoenaed by the
state, and each will be placed under d
rigid examination in behalf of the state
by County Attorney Seneca Cornell.
and the testimony they furnish will be
the targce of a bitter cross examine
tion by the defendants counsel. Judge
j. G. Mitchell.
The selection of a jury 10 hear tho
case is expected to consume the OPEN
ing day and portion of the next day.
The Introduction of evidence will be by
the opening statements to the Judge,
which is expected to be delivered up
on the afternoon of Wednesday, The
witnesses for the state and for the
prisoner will go to Centervile Tuesday
evening in order to be ready for their
summons to the stand upon Wednes-
day afternoon or Thursday morning.
County Attorney Cornell believes the
case will continue all week, while
Judge Mitchell is of the opinion the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24

Linda Damerow. The exercises of the
commencement week proper will be-
gin with the baccalaureate address on
Sunday evening, at the opera house, by
the Rev. Father Shanahan, of ST. Jo-
sephs church.
On Wednesday evening at the same
place, will take place the class day ex-
ercises. The commencement exercises
will be held on Thursday evening at
the opera house, at which time the fol-
lowing program will be given: Invoca-
ton, music, address by DR.. w. c. Will
cox, of the State University of Iowa;
music, presentation of diplomas by the
president of the board, George j.
Speaker, and benediction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
BeImond Items.

Special to Times Republican.
Belmond, May 24.-Mr. Ed Lathrop,
our produce man, has purchased a
steam yacht, and will use the same on
the river here.
We claim the finest boating and
fishing here in Belmond of any city of
its size in Iowa.
The drainage petition will be pro-
tested by all of Belmond.
'Chet Bulls and Marian Shaffer got
into a quarrel and some very foul
language was used. Notice was given
to Mayor Val Grissy, and the men were
placed under arrest. Mr.. Bulls pleaded
guilty, and was fined IS and costs.
which he paid. Mr.. Shaffer refused to
plead guilty, and was fined $40 or work
on the street until it was paid. He, not
wanting to pay the fine, nor being able
to furnish bond, will stay in the city
Jail until he works out his fine.
Belmond is all excited over the
courts proceeding. 1t is learned that
Mr.. McCurren applied for liquor per-
nit, and the court refused to grant it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
Skeleton Still a Mystery.

Special to Time Republican.
Logan, May 24.7Saturday Professor
Shemils. of the state university. came
10 Logan and made a careful examna-
ton of the skeleton unearthed by the
grader. a few days ago, in cutting
down about twelve feet in the new ad-
dition to Logan. 1t is expected that the
professor will give final opinion as to
what animal the skeleton belonged, af.
ter he has given the latter further ex.
animation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
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BOOK $50 YEARS OLD.
Interesting Old Volume is Property of
Hopkins Estate at Madrid.

7HtefestIHg OTd VoTUFhe IS PTopeTty OF
Hopkins Estate at Madrid.
Special to Times Republican.
Boone, May 24.-An interesting old
volume, over $50 years old, is under
going repairs at the hands of the blank
book company in this city. and when
it is finished the modern cover will
contain an Interesting book. 1t was
published by E. Morgan & Company.
of Cincinnati, in the year las. and
contains not only the books of the
Maccabees and the Apocrypha,. but a
quaint old picture of the creation. The
book is the prnnerty of the Hopkins
estate, of Madrid, and viii remain in
the hands of the descendants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
wARTHuRe COLLEGE GRADUATE
Ten Finish Course at German Luth-
eran Theological Institution.

en- + IhISh COURSE at German Iuth-
eran Theological Institution.
Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, May pa class of ten
young men, from as many cities of the
middle west, will be graduated from
Wartburg College, a German lutheran
theological institution Of wide reputa-
ton, on June II. The class includes S.
Salzmann, of Iona, S. D., valedictorian:
A. Fritz, Dubuque. salutatorian; T.
Decker. LaMoille, H.: A. Engelbrecht,
Waverly, Iowa; B. Foelsch, Streator,
H.; A. Haft, Andrew, Iowa: H Kumpf.
Altenburg, Mo-; H. Neimann, Grand
Island. Neb.: T. Valentiner, Flana-
gan. Iowa; and F. Noelker Farmers
burg, Iowa. Professor Zeilinger, of Du-
buque, will give the address to the
srr.a ll1afnc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24

two doctors, j., c. Box of ottumwa and
III. j., Hove of Des Moines. These wit
nessess will tell of the effect CO.
caine has upon the Individual. Mrs.
Amy .Junkin, mother of the accused
man, together with M. Anderson Of
Abba, will also appear for the negro.
The five witnesses to Junlhin's con-
fession secured in the Abba pail, VINO
have been summoned for the state,
we'll also be used by Judge Mitchell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24

The Shuts Drug Company sur-
rendered their permit, and an injunc-
ton was served on same. Thus, two
drug stores are dry. Attorney Knapp is
pushing the liquor law to finish.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
Commencement at schaller.

Special to Times Republican.
Schaller. May 24.-The closing exer-
cises Of the Schaller public school are
TO be held next week. The members OF
the class of 1909 are James v. Carey,
Leona ]. Kramer, Frank Carey, and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
OF Interest To
the Farmers

IS OUR LARGE STOCK OF HAY
TOOLS. CARRIERS, TRACK, ETC.
We ARE NOW CARRYING THREE
LINES OF HAY CARRIERS,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24
Move for Accurate Census.

Hitherto the population Of Japanese
towns OF the empire as whole has
been estimated from the Official rec.
ords of births and deaths and other
documents, but it has now been ar.
ranged to make municipal house-to.
house investigation, commencing al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-24

]. A. Wise, of Des Moines, was MAX
ing his first trip over the Rock Island
for the International Salt Company, of
Chicago, last week. Mr.. Wise is well
pleased with his success in Iowa.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-04

sWstt, you take my tip. Oont vou neue1
 20 tn for ridtn'." Air of condescension. "only there ain't 10 much danger in your act"
 A Wedding Fee.
 A Yorkshire clergyman married couple in his church recently. and aft CT he had pronounced them man and wife the groom took him to one side and asked what the damage was. The parson told him that there was no fixed amount: be might give whatever be chose
 "Parson," said he. Eve got five greyhound pups at home. for which am asking sovereign apiece, and I'll let you have one for half sov.' E
 Of course the clergyman declined 70 ridiculous q fee, as ise had no use for greyhound pup.
 When the newly married man got home h. gust hare found bis wife better than expected. for he sent the parsan one-os the pups, accompanied with letter saying that he was 70 happy with Maria that lie would give him dog for nothing Spare Moments.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-04

An you Will show me howr'
 "lndeed. willr
 How long am in fere' she asked.
 The doctor csrl tell better abou, that when be comes"
 ''The doctor! So-it's as bad as that. eh?'
 'oh. that need not frighten you" Douglas answered eensolingly
 T ain't frightened" she bridled quickly; T ain't never scared of noth- in. It's only cause they need me in the show that I'm a-kiekin'."
 .'oh. they will get along all right. he said reassuringly
 "Get along,e Polly flashed with sud. den resentment Get along without my act"' It was apparent from her look of astonishment that Douglas had completely lost whatever ground he had heretofore gained in her respect. Say. have you seen that show" She waited for his answer with pity and contempt
 "No.'' admitted John weakly.
 Well. l should say you ain't or you wouldn't make no crack like that I'm the whole thing in that push" she said. with an air of self complacency. "an' with me down an out that show will be on the bum for fair"
 .l beg your pardon" was all Doug las could say. confused by the sudden volley of unfam miliar words.
 You're kiddin' me" she said, turn ing her head to one side. as was her wont when assailed by suspicion You must "a seen me rider
 No. Miss Polly. have never seen circus" Douglas told her. half regret fully. sense of his deep privatioD stealing upon him.
 "Whatw cried Polly incredulously.
 'Lordy. no. chile. He aint nebber seed none ob dem t'ings." Mandy In few short stemmed posies in a varie- gated bouquet.
 Well. what do you think of thatr' Polly gasped. You're the first Rube l ever saw that hadn't" She was look Ing at him as though he were a curi- osity.
 "So I'm a Rubew Douglas shook his head with a sad little smile and good naturedly agreed that he had some times feared as much.
 That's what we always calls guy like you" she explained ingenuously and added hopefully: Well. you must "a seen our parade. All the pikers see that. IL don't cost nothin'."
 I'm afraid l must also plead guilty to the charge of being piker,' Doug las admitted. half sheepishly. flor did see the parade"
 Well, l was the one on the white horse right behind the lion cage she began excitedly. You rememberT'
 It's little confused in my mind"- he caught her look of amazement-'just at present." he stammered. feeling her wrath again about to descend upon him.
 Well. I'm the twentyfour sheet stand" she explained.
 "Sheetr Mandy shrieked from her corner.
 "Yes the billboards. the pictures" Polly said. growing impatient at their persistent stupidity.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-04

"She suah am a funny talkin' thing' mumb bled Mandy to herself as she clip ped the withered leaves from plant near the window.
 You are dead sure they know l ainsf eomin' on?" Polly asked, with a finger ing suspicion in her voice.
 Dead sure" And Douglas smiled to himself as he lapsed into her yernacu far
 There was a moments pause. Polly realized for the first time that she must actually readjust herself 10 new or der Of things. Her eyes again roved about the room It was ebeerfui place in which to be imprisoned Even Polly conid aot deny that The broad window at the back. with its white and pink ehiatz curtains on the inside and its frame Of lxY on the outside. spoke Of singing birds and sunshine all das long Everything from the white cell fue ts tbe sweet smelling mating that covered the floor WAS ssOilessly clean. Tue cane b0tto1ned rocker near the curved window seat with is preffl uiaoyvs told of dars when cenvsl lsS. cent might 8oss1 in comfort aI the gal den beneath The couuterpane. with lis old fashioned rose pattern: the HItie white tides on the tack of each char and Nandy croonilg beside the win dow all helped to make hoEneilse pic- ture.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-04

She wondered what Jim and Toby would say if they could see her now. sitting like a queen in the midst Of her soft eoyerlefs. with no need to raise even 8 finger to wait upon herself
 "Ain't 1t the limlt?" she sighed. and with that Jim and Toby seemed to drift farther away. She began to see their life apart from hers She could picture Jim with his head in his hands She could hear his sharp orders to the men. He was always short with the others when anything went wrong with her.
 "Ili bet 'Muvver Jim's' in the dumps. she murmured as cloud stole across the fowerlike face: then the tired muscles relaxed. and she ceased to rebel
 sMuyver Jim?" Douglas repeated, feeling that he must recall her to knowledge of his presence.
 That's what l call him" Polly ex. plained, but the fellows call him Big Jim You might not think Jim could be a good mother just to look at him.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-04

---- a8f.e Mandy murmured. put.
 ths pillow under the poor. t- sd nek and smoothing the tan
 hatr from PolIyss forehead. You ssss hurt yo'sef for suah dis time- -s. nastor had taken a step toward
 hsd His look of amusement had .,..eed to one of pity.
 ' ~ve. see Miss Polly, you have had vsrs bad fall. and you can't get away
 -, yet nor see your friends until you ire better.
 s,ss anly a scratch" Polly whim- ....a 4 can do my work; got to-"
 more feeble effort and she sue snnhsd with faint '.jiminy crick- esr
 rarv good little girl" Douglas said = ha drew up a chair and sat down ,x ser side. confident by the expres- ..a, ' m her face that at last he was ...ster of the situation. Do you think .s wonld like you to behave like this ?"
 .t sura am on the blink" she sighed .. che settled back wearily upon the pillow.
 .yeugl be all right soon." Douglas .,swered cheerily. Mandy and will help the time 10 go.
 aI recelleet now" Polly faltered .,,baut hearing him. "It was the last heon Jim seemed to have a hunch l vss voin' to be in for trouble when l ront into the ring. Bingo must a felt |. too He kept a-pullin' and a-jerkln' f-au the start l got myself together .o make the last jump. an'-I can't re- msuher 10 more" Her head dropped. ,pd her eyes closed.
 T wouldn't try just now if l were vsu- Douglas answered tenderly.
 It's my wheel, ain't it?" Polly ques- ,ioned after a pause.
 aYoah what. ehile?" Mandy exclaim- d as she turned from the table. where she had been rolling up the unused hndaces left from the doctors call the night before.
 T say it's my creeper. my paddle. Polly explained, trying to locate few ef her many pains. Gee. but that hsrtsr' She tried to bend her ankle. is t punctured?" @only sprained," Douglas answered. striying to control his amusement at the expression on Mandy's puzzled face. Better not talk any more about | Ihs
 Amt anything the matter with my tongue. Is there?" she asked. turning i her head to one side and studying him euizzieally.
 q don't think there is." he replied | eood natnredly.
 How did come to fall in here any howl" she asked as she studied the vals of the unfamiliar room.
 we brought you here"
 Its swell place." she conceded rudgingly.
 We are comfortable. he admitted as telltale smile again lowered about hs lips He was thinking of the changes that he must presently make h Miss Polly's vocabulary.
 'ls this the big top?" she asked.
 "The-what?" he stammered.
 ~The main tent" she explained.
 Well no; not exactly It's going to be your room now. Miss Polly"
 Ny room, Gee! Think of thatf'
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-04

gasped as the possibility of her sAly having a room all of her own hold of her mind. Much lsed, she said. with a nod, feeling something was expected of her. Ahew 10 other phrase of gratitude me one -Muvver Jim" and Toby taught her to say to the manager A She received from him the first oi red and white striped candy. ~ fe Yery welcome" Douglas an e4 with a ring of genuine feeling h.s voice.
 ASia quiet, ain't It:" she ventured Isase. Guess that's what F he nn.~
 ssias laughed good naturedly at .&lsAt of quiet as disturber 1ed that he feared II might at lathe- dHH for her. but that saa ieisy would send her news of as and that she could write to
 eea as she was better.
 Ate fe be a heap better an ss fore can write much. :" tF9Nlad. with q whimsical lit 1Ele.
 HFtre for yons- the pastor
 c understanding her plight
 Fes thsS first time he SHOW ef real pleasure in her
 caT- Douglas promised sol
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-04

"Lordp no. e,iite. He atn't nebber seed
 none ob dem t'tngs.' but he is. only sometimes you can't tell him things you could real mother" she added. half sadly.
 And your real mother went away when you were very youngT
 No. she didn't go away"
 "NoT There was puzzled note in the pastors voice.
 "She went out" Polly corrected.
 "Outr he echoed blankly.
 "Yes; finished--lghts out"
 "Oh, an accident Douglas under stood at last.
 "1 don't like to talk about it." Polly raised herself on her elbow and looked at him solemnly. as though about to impart a bit of forbidden fam fly history IL was this look in the round eyes that had made Jim so often declare that the kid knew everything
 Why. mother d a been ashamed If she'd "a knowed how she wound up, She was the best rider of her time everybody says so-but she cashed in by fallin of a skate what didn't have no more ginger an kitten. If you can beat that.'' She gazed at him with her lips pressed tightly together evidently expecting some startling ex pression of wonder.
 And your fatherY Douglas asked rather lamely. being at loss for any adequate comment upon tragedy which the child before him was too desolate even to understand.
 "Oh. dads finish was all right He got his'n in lions cage where he worked. There was nothin' slow about his end" She looked up for his ap. proval
 "For de Lords sake" Mandy groaned as the wonder of the ehild's conversation grew upon her.
 An now I'm down an out,' Polly concluded. with sigh.
 But this is nothing serious" said the pastor trying To cheer her.
 "Ifs serious enough with a whole show a-dependin on you. Maybe you don't know how it feels to have to knock of work"
 "Oh. yes. do.' Douglas answered quickly T was i'll a while ago myself l had to be in bed day after day. think ing of dozens of things that l ought to be doing"
 Was you ever fooredf" Polly asked with a touch of unbelief as she studied the fine. healthy physique at the side of her bed
 "'Deed. he was chile." Mandy cried. feeling that her opportunity had now arrived. -an' I had the wors' time a-keepin' him in bed. He act Jes' like you did.'
 Did her. Polly was delighted to find that the pastor had .nothfn' on her." as she would have put 1t
 You ought to have heard him." continued Mandy. made eloquent by Poiiy's show of interest What will dose poor folks doy he kept a-sayiu' Jes' yo' lay where yo' is,' tole him. Dem poor folks will be better off dan dey would be a-cornin' to yoah fu- neral
 Poor folksr' Polly questioned Do you give money to foikss Ne are al- ways itchin' to get il away from 'em.. Before Douglas could think Of words with which to defend his dlsappFoyed methods Mandy had continued eager ly.
 An den on sunday. when he cant % to church an preach-- She got no further \ sharp exclamation brought both sfandy and Douglas 10 attention Preach Polly almost shouted She looked al hia with genuine alarm this time
 That will do. Mandy Douglas com handed. feeling an unweleome drama gathering about his head.
 -Great Barnnm and Raiiey- Polly excssimed. looking at him as though he were the very last thing in the
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-04
Commonwealth Hotel
 Opp. State house. Bcston

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