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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
FARMER DEFEATS
BANDITS IN FIGHT
Highwayman Knocked Over
Bluff and His Companion
Eyaded by Flight

RED BLUFF. Aug. 25.-Henry Clark,
a prominent farmer residing west of
the town of Tehama, engaged in des,
perate fight with two highwaymen last
night. escaping with his life and $500,
which the bandits had desired to Sc
cure
Clark was driving homeward after
disposing>of some cattle, when he was
halted at the point of a revolver and
forced TO step out of his buggy Seeing
favors BILE opportunity he struck one
OF the highwaymen on the temple.
knocking him oyer the edge of a bluff.
Regaining his seat in the buggy the
farmer Iashed his horse into a gallop,
and escaped; despite the fact that the
secohd robber fired three shots at his
intended victim.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
Decision Is Delayed
ISpeoiial Dispatch 10 The Gail

STOCKTON. Aug. 25.-According TO
information just received it win be so
days before the appellants in the South
san Joaquin irrigation district can get
g decision from the supreme court Ger
tain residents of the summer home dis
frict wanted their lands excluded from
the irrigation district and petitioned
the supervisors TO that end. The super
wilson's refused TO make the change and
the three judges of the local superior
court held they had no jurisdiction to
hear an appeal from the supervisors.
The supreme court will decide whether
the judges were right in their ruling.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26

BARNS ARE DESTROYED
BY INCENDIARY BLAZES
Fire Spreads to Cottage and Oc-
cupants Narrowly Escape
ESPECIAL Dispofch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 25-A firehug,
whose speciality seems to be in apply
ing the match to barns, is paying Sac
ramento a visit and within the last
week there have been no less than a
half dozen barns burned, all the fires
being of mysterious origin. Two cot
tages belonging to Maggie and Emma
McFall and barn owned by Edward
Cavanaugh were destroyed by a blaze
believed to be of incendiary origin
early this morning. The occupants of
the cottages had a narrow escape, as
the fire spread quickly from the barn
to the houses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
WELL KNOWN FARMER
is FATALLY INJURED
Falling ScantIing Strikes Head
of Rancher, Fracturing Skull

Special Dispdtch 10 The Call
STOCKTON, Aug. 25.-E. n. Pierce,
a we'll known farmer of the Manteca
section of this county, is lying at
deaths door as the result of an acci-
dent that occurred at his home this
forenoon. He was working on wind
mill ~-i.iea 10X4 timber which had
been placed on end, fell, striking him
on the head and fracturing his skull.
DR.. Z. Harbert, who attended him, holds
out little hope for his recovery.
Pierce was head nurse at the county
hospital for a number of years. He
has taken a prominent part in the irri-
cation project in the southern part of
the county and is one of the leading
men of South San Joaquin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
MAY BUY PRIVATE
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
South San Joaquin District Con,
siders Purchase of Big
TuIIOch Canals

STOCKTON. Aug. Is. The San
Joaquin canal and irrigation company.
which now supplies water to parts of
stanislaus and san Joaquin counties
through what are called the Tulloch
canals. has offered TO sell its irriga-
tion system to the recently organized
South san Joaquin irrigation district
for 100000 bonds Of the district at
par.
A proposition has also been received
nv the district for water rights on the
Mokelumne river.
II the Stanislaus river is chosen as
2 source Of supply the cost of buying
out the private system viii be divided
with the Oakdale district now in pro-
cess Of formation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
FAMILIES WILL SETTLE
IN SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Many Fasteners Are Seeking
Farms Near MarySvilIe
ISpeciol Dispatch 70 The Cali

MARYsvILLE. Aug. 25.-At least 500
families from the eastern states Will
locate in the Sacramento valley during
the next year. Representative of these
incoming home seekers are already here
looking over the sround and selecting
desirable locations
Thousands OF acres of land are to
he reclaimed south Of Marysville, and
on the Farm Lands investment COM
pany's tract alone several hundred per-
next 2 months
The local chamber Of commerce and
the newspapers are receiving inquiries
daily. and the general trend Of these
inquiries shows that fasteners are be-
ing attracted 10 the northern part of
the state
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
SCHMITz
FINDS RICH LEDGE
Makes Discovery of Gold Vein
Near Forbestown That Was
Lost for Years
[ Special Dispatch 10 The Call

MARYsyILLE, Aug. %. = Former
Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz of San Fran
cisco has within the last few days
found a lost ledge ON the Carlisle mine
at Forbestown, a few miles above this
city. This ledge was lost years ago
by former owners of the property and
all efforts TO locate it again We're
fruitless.
Thousands of dollars have been spent
In an effort to find the lost ledge, but
1T remained for Schmitz to make the
discovery.
The ledge shows rich in gold, and
the milling plant that has been In
stalled on the property will start up
this week and be kept running night
and day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
LEVEE COMMISSIONER
STRUCK BY A BOULDER
w. T. Ellis Has Narrow Escape
on Yuba River
[SpeciaI Dispatch 10 The Call

lSpecIdl Dispatch 10 he Gall
MARYSVILLE, Aug. 25.-While view
ing the operations of the government
at Daguerre point on the Yuba river
yesterday, Levee Commissioner W. I.
Ellis was struck by a huge boulder
that crashed down hillside. The COM
missioner was knocked down, and mar
rowly escaped being killed. One of his
knees was badly dislocated, and he is
under the care of surgeon. Ten years
ago he met with a similar accident
and the same knee was put out of
joint at that time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
WEALTHY ITALIAN WILL
BUILD LARGE WINERY
Redding May Also Be Site OF
Brewery by Same Company
[Special Dispatch 10 The Call

MARYSYILLE, Aug. 25.-M Leonar-
DIM, a wealthy Italian, will in a few
days begin the installation of a 100, 900
gallon capacity winery at Redding.
A vast acreage of wine grapes will
be planted iR~the Redding region dur
ing the next few years, and this, with
the acreages already in bearing. will
afford ample product for the winery.
The cost of the plant is estimated at
$40. 600.
In all probability a large brewery
viii be added to the holdings Of the
company headed by Leonardini.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
WOODLAND PREPARING
FOR THE ODD FELLOWS
Grand Encampment Promises
to Be Largely Attended
ESPECIAL Disoaich 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
WOODLAND. Aug. 25.-w oodlandS is
preparing for the ffty-ffth annual
grand encampment of the Odd Fellows,
to be held here October 5.
Indications point to one of the best
sessions the order has held In years.
The delegates from southern Califor-
MIA have chartered a special train. and
it is likely those from San Francisco
and Oakland will come by special.
workmen have begun clearing up the
college campus. where the tented city
will be pitched.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
FIND HUMAN SKULL
PIERCED BY A BULLET
Workmen Unearth Relic of
Early Indian Battle
Special Dispatch to The Call

MARYSVILLE, Aug. 25.-While ex-
cavating for building at Chico yes
terday workmen unearthed a human
skull in which bullet hole was
found. The spot where the skull was
found is where, in early days, an In
dian battle was fought, and it is pos
sible that the skull belonged to one
who was shot during that fight. Other
pieces of bones have been dug up. but
this is the only piece that bears evil
dence of a tragedy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
TEPPERS HOIEL AND GARlENS

Under new management. Near the Altenhein
FruitTale. Beautiful, place for vacation Rooms
snd board, including bath. Regular dinner and
music sundays. a Ia carte week days. VIII rent
Tor parties and pienics p. JOHNK Proprietor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
NEW ELECTRIC CABLES
MAY LOWER PHONE RATES
Company Prepares to Lay I'm.
dergfound Wires in Stockton
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Aug. 25.-The Pacific
telephone and telegraph company is
about to lay COO pairs of underground
cables in this city. The company has
been endeavoring to carry out the
work for some time but San Francisco
has been securing the entire output of
the wires. 1t is possible that the tele-
phone rates will be reduced when the
new cables are Installed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
THEY WERE REAL
SNAKES AND RATIFIED
Man Finds TWO Reptiles Under
His Bed
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call


ARBUCKLE, Aug. 25.-Going into his
bedroom the other night T. J. Dove
heard a peculiar rattle, and, looking
under the bed, saw TWO huge rat
tlesnakes coiled and ready for attack
Rushing out into the yard he secured
club and then went after the snakes.
He killed both.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
SUES THE RAILROAD
FOR SIS, 900 DAMAGES
Cook Crippled for Life by Step
ping From Car
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 25.=Martin L.
Denmeyer of Doris has brought suit
against the Southern Pacific for s25.-
600 damages because he was crippled
for life by stepping from car while
employed by the company as cook in
a construction camp near klamath
Falls.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26

FIRE DESTROYS TowN--Krupp. Wash.
Aug. 25.-Sparks from Great Northern freight
engine set fire to the warehouse of the Farmers
grain and supply company at noon today and
with stin wind blowing from the south laid
waste the entire business portion Of the town,
causing loss of s125. 900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
HOTEL BRADLEY

FIRST class board. pleasure cottages two ex-
ceIlent trout streams. Also surf fishing. ~
miles from famous Pebble Beach and ocean
Shore r. T. Long distance phone Address
CRAS. r. BRADLEY. Pescader0. Cal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26

WOUND UNITED STATES VICE CONSUL
New Orleans, La. Aug. 25-steamship passen-
gers arriving from Colombia report the attempt
ed assassination and serious wounding by two
Colombians of William B. McMasters of New
York. United States vice consul at Cartagens.
feeling here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26

JAILED AS sUSPECT-yallejo. Aug. 25.-
Because Fred Martin. a Portuguese talked too
freely about the details of a murder which was
committed in this vicinity several years ago
he was taken into custody by Sheriff ]. j.
Mcdonald. Martin was later released
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
If They Only Knew!

world traveller wrote back TO a friend
about his trip by the s. s. Mariposa:
Il want TO tell you that This ship is up TO.
~ not better than. any ship / have even known.
and other passengers said the ] think IL
ii were widely known that such a good ship
were on the line the company would have more
passengers than they cOuld carry"
TAHITI and return. S125. WELLINGTON. n.
z, and return. S2G0. SOUTH SEA ISLANDS
Gall Of them. 3 months tour $500 Book now
OCEANIC S. S. CO.. e73 Market st
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
TALLAC

Lake Tahoe. opens June L. Headquarters for
trout fishing. Resident physician Information
at Peck-Judah's and s. p X. r. information bu-
reaus, or address LAWRENCE & C0MSTOCK,
Tsllac, Lake Tahoe. Cal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26

German Volksfest, Golden Jubilee S. f.
Schuetzen Verein. Sum- Aug.29-Sept.5.'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
HOTEL MOSCONI HAI ss%

Ocean shore r. r. direct I hour. Hsadouar-
ters autoists. fishermen and hunters. fine ftal-
ian dinners ON short notice. Free bus connects
with all trains.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26

LAWRENCE vILIA-sonoma family resort.
week HENRY PELLESsIER. p. D. boz 80.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
Soda Bay Springs
LAKE COUNTY. CAL.

Situated on The picturesque shores OF Clear
Lake. Open MAY 1. Finest boating bathing,
hunting and fishing. Unsurpassed accommoda-
tions. New laWch accommodating 40 people.
for use Of guests and excursions. Terms $3.50
per day; Sl2. 90 per week; special rates to
families. ROUTE: Take Sausalito ferry at Z AS
q. m. from city to Pieta. thence stage or auto
direct 10 springs Round trip, good for six
months $500. For further information address
TH0S. +. CHATFIELD, Proprietor Soda BAY
Springs, Lake county, Cal. via Kelseyville
=. o.. Peck-Judah, 7S9 Market St. S. T.
Send fnr booklet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
RUBICON PARK

LAKE TAHOE. n. W. Cuthbert formerly OF
Emerald Bay, Prop. Hotel cottages and tents
New furniture. Home cooking. Fishing. social
campfire. postoffee. telephone. Address y. W.
Cuthbert. Rubicon p o., Lake Tahoe. Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
BYRON HOT SPRINGS

Contra Costa County.
One OF the worlds most curative springs A de-
nghtful place for rest and recreation See
Southern Pacific information bureau or Peek
Judah. I69 Market st. =. g.. or $50 s Spring
ST., Los Angeles. or address manager at hotel
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-26
HHE AUTOMOBILE HEADQUARTERS
OF LAKE COUNTY

The most delightful place to rest an
get well.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17

against the railway and street railway
companies whose tracks nre located
thereon to the extent that tho same is
assessable by law, said assessments to
be made In accordance with the law
governing the same
BE It further resolved. that the city
council of said city will meet at the
hour Of O'clock p. M. on the 7.h day
of June, "A. d. 1909. In tho council
chamber In said city of Marshalltown.
Iowa. for the purpose OF considering
objections to the passage OF the said
proposed resolution, and to tho con-
struction OF said improvements, at
which hearing tho above resolution
may be amended and passed as pro-
posed.
Be 1t further resolved that the city
clerk be and he Ia hereby instructed
to cause notice OF the tendency OF the
above resolution and the time at which
the said proposed resolution will be
copsidered by this council and the OBJ
jections TO the passage thereof heard,
to DO published rs provided by INV In
the Times Republican,, a newspaper of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PAVE
CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS
IN MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA,

Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting Of the city council of the city
of Marshalltown, Iowa. held on the
tenth day of May 1909, there was in
PRODUCED the resolution hereinafter set
forth, and that by resolution OF the
city council, duly passed on the said
date, the said resolution hereinafter
set forth will be considered by the city
council for passage. at a meeting to
be held In the council chamber in said
city at 8 O'clock p. m. on the seventh
day OF June, A. d. 1909, at which time
the owners Of property subject to as
sessment for the cost of the improve
ment contemplated by the said resolu-
ton may appear before the said city
council and make objections to the
contemplated improvement and the
passage Of said proposed resolution. II
any they have, said resolution being as
follows:
Be 1t resolved, by the city council
of the city of Marshalltown, Iowa, that
1t Is deemed necessary and advisable to
make improvem by the construc-
ton Of a combined curb and gutter and
a pavement Of granitoid concrete, the
foundation to be prepared and paving
to be constructed in accordance with
specifications to be prepared by the
city engineer and approved by the city
council, along and upon the following
streets, alleys and Intersections. to-
wit:
Twelfth street from the south line of
Church street to the south line Of Main
street;
Second street from the north line Of
Main street to the south line of Lin
coin street:
Thirteenth street from the north line
Of Main street to the north line of
Summit street;
Linn street from the west limo of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
TIMES REPUBLICAN, N1ARsHALLTowN, IOWA,

old. With her husband Mrs. Collins
came to Davenport in the early sos
and resided there until fifteen years
ago, when she went to Savanna.
Surviving Mrs. Collins are three sons
and one daughter, D. j. Collins, of this
city; T. w Collins. of ST. Louis: Mrs.
Nellie Tobin. of Savanna, and Edward
Collins, OF Davenport. Mrs. Margaret
Dugan, sister. also lives at Daven-
port
The funeral Will probably take place
Wednesday. and interment will be In
Savanna, beside the body OF Mr.. Col
ilns. who died a little over a year ago.
Mrs. Collins had visited her son here,
and was known and loved by large
circle of Marshalltown friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17

general circulation published in the
city OF Marshalltown, Iowa.
o. l.. INGLEDUE.
Attest: Mayor.
y. b. WILEY.
City Clerk.
In witness whereof I have herto sf-
fixed my hand.
f. B. WILEY,
City Clerk OF the City OF Marshall-
town, Iowa.
Published In the Times- Republican.
a newspaper of general circulation
published in the city OF Marshalltown,
Iowa. on the following named dates. to-
wit:
May II. 1909. May -. 1909. May 20.
1909, May 90, 1909.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
MORE MIGHT PROVIDERS.
Two Attempts to Enter Residences r,
ported 10 Police,

POCS00 10 FOiIC0s
Two more attempted burglaries were
reported to the police today. One was
at the F. b. Wiley home, 407 West
State street, Saturday night, and the
other at the Leo MoNamara home, 307
South First avenue, Sunday night.
AT the Wiley home the man gained
an entrance and was seen to leave the
house thru rear door by George Wi
ley, who returned home at III o'clock.
Nothing of value was missed.
Sunday night, at about 1920, the
family dog at the Mcnamara home
alarmed the inmates of the house by
persistent barking. and upon investi-
cation man was observed to first
jump off the front porch, and little
later from the rear porch. The police
answered the call, but the man had
left the neighborhood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Biiou.

Five hundred or more people were
present at the two entertainments at
the Bijou Sunday night. which marked
the beginning OF the now weeks bill.
Lecall and Cody, the former in con-
tortions, and the latter in songs and
dances, were the headliners, and
pleased. Abbott Morris was wen re-
ceived in dramatic approximations
Miss Grace Briggs. who has been en-
gagged for the summer appeared in H.
lustrated songs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
German Millet Seed.

1t is about time to be sowing your
millet and We want to sell you your
seed. We have q very fine lot this
year. and it is exceptionally free from
crab grass. Drop in and see it. p. f.
Arney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
MRS COLLINS DEAD.
Mother Of Engineer denny" Collin,
Passes Away.

WVeNoT OF GHyIHSeT O0nNy C0IIIN0
Passes Away.
Word to the Times Republican from
Savanna, ILL.,, tells of the death there
Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Mary Col
Inns, mother of Engineer d. J. COL
Inns, of the Iowa Central.
Mrs. Collins had been III two weeks.
but the indisposition appeared at first
to be only slight. Later complications
arose, and the end came during an at
tack Of heart failure.
Mrs. Collins was the widow Of Jcr-
emiah Collins, and was born In County
Waterford, Ireland. She was go years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
LOCALS TAKE POINTS.
High School Athletes Make Som.

Winnings at Iowa City.
The local high school athletes, who
participated in the invitation track and
field meet at Iowa City Saturday cap
tured IL points in the meet. which was
won by Cedar Rapids. Gabelman took
fourth in the 100-yard dash, Roscoe
Packer second in the high hurdles, Ray
Packer fourth in the half mile run,
Gabelman fourth in the 220-dash, Jay
Fettcrs second in the mile run. and
Kirk third in the shot put. In the mile
relay Ray and Roscoe Packer, O'Brien
and Cook, won fourth place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
WOOL SKIRT SALE.

Tuesday Morning at Our Cloak Room
First Floor.
Choice of forty ladies' wool skirts for
s2.75 each while they last. Some of
these skirts are worth up to So. Waist
bands from twenty-three up to twen-
ty-seven inch.
BENEDICT & BRINTNALL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
WALLACE SHOWS JUNE 3.

First Circus Of the Season Scheduled
for Early Summer.
The first circus OF the season has
just been announced for Thursday,
June 3, when the Wallace shows will
exhibit here. The Wallace shows, while
classified among the smaller circuses,
is considered one of the best Of its
class.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17

Sheriff Nicholson went to Gladbrook
today and Deputy Mason to Melbourne.
both on civil matters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere ap-
probation of the kindness of friends
and neighbors in our late affliction.
Morgan johnson and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17

Have one more plano on the floor.
Price $275, best cash offer takes It,
Henry Levitt Piano Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

Wanted--Young lady stenographer.
Lock box 304. Marshalltown.
For SaIc--Saddie. birdie and pad, al
most new. Inquire COS West Main
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-17

Wanted--To buy good sound deliv-
cry horse. Sinclair Tea and Coffee
Company.