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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
CORONER OF LINN COUNTY CON.
SCENTS TO HOLDING OF
INQUEST.
MANY NHieHBoRs o FAMILY
SUMMONED As WITNESSES
Bsssen Still in Jail Pending Develop.
ments in Connection With Demise Of
Wife, Who Was Found in Homo Shot
to psath-eedy Will Be Disin.
TERED.

Cedar Rapids Oct. 11.-Thru the ef-
forts Of County Attorney Charles Haas
and County Coroner W. S. King who
last week made some thorough investi-
cations in regard to the death of Mrs.
Genor Beeson 1t was thought best to
hold an inquest or sort OF preliminary
hearing.
At first it was thought that the re-
mains of Mrs. Beeson would be dis
inferred but this will not be done. The
inquest will be held Wednesday morn
Ing at o'clock at Neff's undertaking
Adjustment in Mt. Vernon.
AS result of the Investigations
which were carried on last week At
torney Haas and Coroner King have
subpoenaed a large number of wit
nesses. Genor Beeson, who is still
being confined in the county Jail at
Marion, will be taken down in an au-
tomobile. Many neighbors in the VII
entity Of the Beeson home will testify.
The outcome of the inquest is awaited
with much expectancy by the residents
in and around Mt. Vernon.
The jury which will hear the testi-
mony is composed of H. B. Ellison,
Elmer Ellis, and A. r. Nissley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
FARM DELAY HELPS GAME.
Prairie Chickens and 0uaiis Thrive on
Corn Left in Fields.

Prairie Chickens and Quails Thrive on
Corn Left in Fields.
Special to Times-Republioan,
Des Moines. Oct. 1.-The failure Of
ehe Iowa farmers to gather all their
1909 corn crop before the winter set In
is given as the cause of marked in
crease In tho number of prairie chick
ents and Quails In the state during the
past summer. When the wild game dis
covered. early in the spring OF 1910, SO
Warden George Lincoln says in his re-
port, that the Iowa farmers fell down
III the matter Of getting their corn in
out OF the fields, the aforesaid game
birds focked from the Dakotas back to
Iowa and grew fat. A great many re-
manned to raise broods, hence the num-
Der of game birds in Iowa this year
is larger than it has been for many
years. The warden advises, however.
continuation of the work of planting
the pheasants and partridges in the
state.
In order to better protect the fish
Mr.. Lincoln advises that it be made
illegal for fisherman to put more
than two hooks on a trot-line. During
the past two years the game WardenS
have destroyed ESQ illegal trot lines.
because they were longer than half
way across the river. He would also
make it illegal to have a seine. so that
seine could be confiscated and de-
stroyed wherever found This would
in a measure protect the fish we have
In the Iowa rivers
The report filed with Governor Car
roll indicates that the department is
now prepared to do a vast amount OF
work. as over $4,000 was used out OF
the hunters license fund prior to June
30 last
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
THREE BROTHERS IN CRIME.
Two Sent to Pen, Ono For Second
Time-TelIs Sad Story.

Time-TelIs Sad Story.
Sioux City. Oct 11.-Standing before
the car of justice in Judge divers
court, John Custer, convicted of burg
larry, and before the Judge for sentence,
told how the stigma of the convicts
stripe had deprived him Of chance to
earn an honest livelihood Following
his release from the penitentiary on a
parole after he had done time" for
shooting a man in connection with
holdup. Custer said he returned to
Sioux City to find work. His request
for position he declared. was denied
at every place he visited. Even a de-
sire to labor for living wage was not
accorded him, asserted Custer. Then
for the second time he was driven to
crime
Minus an arm, which he said he
lost when a child years old, the pris-
oner presented a sad spectacle as he
stood before the court Custer asked to
be committed to Fort Madison. where
he said he could earn a little money
and save it, thus having start when
he is released. Judge Oliver imposed
the usual sentence Of not more than
ten years in the pepitentfary.
Elmer Custer, hts brother, pleaded
guilty to larceny and was sentenced to
not more than five years at Fort Mad
ison.
The third Of the trio Of Custer broth
ers, Charles. was allowed to sign his
own bond The fact that he has wife
and two small children. and also that
it is understood he will give evidence
In the case against Morris Levich, ac-
cused of buying stolen goods. gave him
his liberty.
The three Custer brothers were
charged with having burglarized a
Milwaukee box car on the night OF
April II, and taken large quantity
of merchandise therefrom.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
Fatal Paralysis Case.

Special TO Times Republican.
Keokuk. Oct. 11.-Lucia. the 4-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. j.
Beverine. this city. died yesterday OF
infantile paralysis. after an illness OF
but four VS.. The attending physi-
clan was nor aware Of the real nature
of the disease until few hours prior
to her death. paralysis having ensued
about midnight Sunday. There are six
other children in the family, none OF
whom is affected as yet. however.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
Northern Io1ua Items

friends as Miss Eva Day, later Mrs. B.
H. Gregg. and upon the death of her
first husband became the wife of great
iumb0H magnate and finncier of Chip
pew-a Falls. one of the wealthiest men
in Wisconsin. At his death she inher-
tied almost the entire estate. Mr..
Gregg is now the owner OF one OF the
largest and most valuable printing es-
adjustments in Spokane
Ida Grove.
At a special meeting of the school
board he resignation of superin tendent
of the city schools. ]. c. Hasler. was
rejected and 1t is understood that Mr..
Hagler will finish out the school year.
Mr.. agler had received very fiat
tering offer from a financial stand>
point 10 travel for school book pub
if the school board had passed favor
ably upon his resignation. This alone
was his reason for resigning.
Barnum.
J. F, Burnett, proprietor OF a gen.
eral merchandise store at Barnum, is
suffer in & from burns received the other
day from the ignition of gasoline at
his store Mr.. Burnett had recently in
stalled a gasoline lighting plant in his
store and the accident occurred while
the same was being tested out He
was in the act of preparing to light the
generating plnat. and had failed to no.
tice there was some leakage. and when
the match was lighted an explosion fol-
lowed.
Boone.
A booster meeting that Was full o:
serious thought and suppressed deter
mination was held at the armory hall,
where several addresses were made
on the water supply situation. The
meeting was called by the board OF di-
rectors of the Boone Commercial As
ISOLATION to determine the sentiment
existing in Boone as to going to the
river for water This sentiment was
made clearly manifest and the large
body of men seemed a unit in the opin-
ion that Boone is right up to IT. and
that they are ready to take the step
which means settling the water oues-
ton forever IN this city.
Clinton.
Recently. Mrs. Virginia Lothrop. wife
of DR.. Charles H. Lothrop, an old-time
prom inent physician and surgeon OF
Lyons, now deceased. found among the
effects Of her husband complete
Medical History of Clinton County"
covering a period from the time OF the
arrival Of the first white settler in 1885
to the year 1877, when the history was
written. Believing 1t should be ac-
cessible to those interested, Mrs. Lo-
throp has placed the manuscript vol
ume in the hands of DR.. G. f. kincaid.
with instructions to present it to the
clinton County Medical Society. This
will be done at the January meeting
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
TO DEFEAT CONSENT PETITION.
Des Moines Ministerial Association Be-
gins Campaign Against Saloons.

Des Moines. Oct. 1.-THE ministers
of Des Moines will begin their cam
paign Immediately to defeat the efforts
of the saloon men in this city who. UNI
der the state law. must procure new
consent petitions in 1911
Yesterday Rev. j. w. Graves of the
Calvary Baptist church and members
Iof the executive committee of the Des
Moines Ministerial Association called
the attention Of the ministers in ses-
sion at the city library building to the
fact that the saloon operators must re-
new petitions of consent next year and
must circulate petitions for signatures.
The ministers will concentrate their eff
forts to prevent majority consent on
the petitions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
The ToIe.o News.

Special to Times Republican
Toledo. Oct. l1.-Mr. and Mrs ]. y.
Romine and daughter Mamie. drove up
in their auto from Urbana to spend
Sunday here.
Bert Barkdoll was over from Dysart
where he has recently purchased a
drug store.
Mrs Grippe formerly Of Toledo but
now of Chicago is visiting at the c.
A. Flint home.
Thomas Richardson accompanied DR.
7. L. Thomson to Van Horn to make
preparation for moving their household
goods to that place this week
Miss Mildred Newcomer spent Sun
day with her parents at MARSHALL
town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
BURGLARS ARE BUSY.
Hons Of Alton Physician Robbed
Thief SCARED From Crestion Home.

Homo Of Alton Physician Robbed
Thief SCARED From crestion Homo.
Special to Times-Republican.
Creston, Oct. 11.-Dr. ]. w. LADDERS
home in Alton was burglarized Satur-
day night and q large quantity of solid
silverware ard beirlooms secured. It is
estimated that several hundred dollars
worth Of silverware was stolen. Some
of the articles had been in the family
for maay years and their value could
not be reckoned in money. The house
was ransacked for edibles and every
thing taken that they could lay hands
on.
The home Of Nate vickers in this
city was also entered Monday morning,
the thief being seen and frightened
away before securing anything by MI.
vickers, who was awakened by fall
ing article and upon investigating the
thief was seen getting out Of the house,
where there was much silverware
stored and sum Of money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
Sunday School Rally at Fearing.

Special to Times-Republican.
Gearing. Oct. 11.-Hon. Mac J. RAN
dali. of Cedar Rapids. gave three very
interesting addresses in the United
Evangelical church Sunday. The oc-
casion of his visit was the Sunday
school rally day. The church was
filled with eager listeners and Mr..
Randall allowed no one to go away dis
appointed. The rally was a success in
every way.
Rev. j. e. StauTacher, son of Rev.
J. f. Stauffacher. of Marshalltown. is
the pastor Mr.. C. w. Haase. the grain
and implement dealer here. is the eff
cient superin tendent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
TWO MEN AMsusAED.
Mysterious Shootings at Hamburg in
Lonely Spot on Highway

Lonely Spot on Highway
Newburg. Oct. 1.-Two men. Abra-
ham Culpston and Ray Pickle. were
shot from ambush and seriously
wounded by an unknown assailant
while they We're returning home from
their work Saturday night. The assail-
an; has succeeded in Guiding the posse
which is hunting for him With blood
hounds.
Culpston was shot first. He was
passing a lonely piece of road in Il
wagon when he was fired upon. He
whipped up his horses and about a
mile up the road he met Pickle, whom
he told of the attack. Pickle proceeded
on his way arriving at the spot where
CulpSton was attacked he was fired
upon. the load taking effect in his head.
1t Is believed by Sheriff Linan that
Culpston was fired upon by mistake
and that the assalant was really after
Pickle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
1raer Veteran Dead.

Special TO Times Republican.
Traer. Oct Thames Scloss died at
his home in Traer Sunday afternoon.
His health. both mental and physical.
has been falling for number of years
and the last year cancer was added to
his other Affections. Mr.. Scloss was
past 20 years of age and had lived in
this vicinity since early manhood.
He was a soldier member Of Chi
cago Battery. and served thru the en-
tire four years of the war. taking part
in the thirty-fve big battles.
He leaves widow. four children
having preceded him.
The funeral was held from the home
this morning and burial was at Amity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11

l00 6F0V0s
H. G. Williams, formerly of Omaha,
has purchased the Fair Store at Ida
Grove Of his father. H. H Williams.
Hawarden.
D. Brunskill has sold his farm near
Hawarden for 1925 an acre. He pur-
chased 1t in 1881 for $40 an acre from,
his father. who bought it from the gov
eminent in 1857 for 1925 an acre.
Carroll.
T. j. Ericsson, of Carroll, brakeman
on the Northwestern line, Is threaten
ed with the loss Of his hands as the
result Of having them caught between
two cars while switching at Ida Grove.
Waterloo.
Ezra Lukenvill. aged 70 years. a
prominent Grand Army man in this
on the veranda at his home. He was
also leading Mason in this city.
George.
Both saloons here have closed their
doors and suspended business awaiting
the result of an action by the anti
junction this term Of court. 1t is how
ever probable that before long George
will have at least one saloon again.
BIairstown.
The town is having deep well
drilled just across the street south of
the drug store. Weaver and Gosselin,
the workmen, have reached a depth
of 10S feet, are thru the blue clay and
into gravel and sand and will probably
not have to go much deeper.
Lake City.
n u I, n to II ST. Cl.
to c. e. Bark, Of Aberdeen. S. D.. for
be packed this week and moved to
stock and may perhaps remain there
He will not, however. move his family
from Lake City for some time.
Sioux City.
Upon his changing former plea
Of not guilty to one of guilty, E. NJ
Ray, charged with conspiracy. was
sentenced by Judge Oliver to term OF
not more than three years In the Fort
Madison prison Ray last May helped
hold up a number OF citizens in the
north side Of the city. He and John
Davis were indicted for both robbery
and conspiracy. Davis maintains his
innocence and will go to trial.
Dumont.
Agent Hull experienced quite a live
ly time at the Northwestern depot re-
Gently. While loading several barrels
Of turtles, the bottom OF one of the
barrels fell out and for time that Sec
ton Of town was inhabited with tur-
ties Of all sizes and shapes. At last
report Mr.. Hull had succeeded In cap
turing most Of them and shipped them
on to their destination.
Anamosa.
The new creamery plant at Anamosa
located in Frank SCOTS old hardware
store, has now been in operation for
about ten days and Sorne Palmer, the
manager. reports that the prospects are
fine and much better than was expect
ed. The large churn handles 400 gal
Ions OF cream, equivalent to 1.00c
pounds Of butter. and the daily capac-
ity is from 1000 TO 5000 pounds. The
entire plant Is operated by electricity
Manchester.
Frank B. Gregg resident Of Super
ior. Wis, and Spokane. Wash, who
some thirty years ago served an ap-
prentceship at the printing trade in
this city and was the first editor and
proprietor Of tho Manchester Democrat
has fallen heir to 100000 in bonds
and securities. q part Of the estate OF
his late mother. Mrs Edward Rutledge
OF Chippewa Falls. Wis. Mrs. Eutledge
who will be remembered by Manchester
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
BRITT NEWS BUDGET.
Reception Fer Now Methodist Pastor
Chinese Dinner Party, Etc.

Chinese Dinner Party, Etc.
Special to Tim es- Republican
Britt. Oct. 1.-THE members and
friends OF the NJ E. church gave
very pleasant reception for Rev. r. F.
Hutchinson and family, who have beer
returned to Britt for their fifth year
at the Redmans hall. over ESQ attend
ing. Speeches. music and Il big ban
quet were the order OF the evening Pre-
siding Elder Srnylie OF the Algona dis
trict. was present and gave n very fine
address. The evening was one to be
long remembered. both for the good
time enjoyed by all present and the
friendly feeling existing between pas
tor and friends.
Miss May Pond gave Chinese din
ner at Hotel Allison Sunday. every
thing being served in oriental style. \
fine time was had
Land is cha nging hands constantly
in Hancock county this fall
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
HURT IN AUTO SPILL.

James MeTurk, Of Traer, Severely In.
jured Near Waterloo.
Special to Times-Republican.
Traer, Oct. Thames McTurk sur
fered severe accident Saturday night.
He had driven to Waterloo and on the
return trip when but q short distance
from Waterloo. one Of the rear wheels
OF his auto seemed suddenly to give
away. causing the machine to turn tur-
tie. All the occupants Of the car were
more or less bruised but Mr. McTurk
was found to be seriously hurt. having
a shoulder broken, besides possible in
ternal injuries. He was taken to the
hospital at Waterloo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
CRACK SHOTS AT oENlsoh.
Good Scores Made at Western Iowa
Shooting Contest.

Special to Times Republican
Denison. Oct 1.-THE western Iowa
shooting contest brought large crowd
to DeniSon. Marksmen from Omaha.
Sioux City. Manning Schleswig, Lake
View. West Side. Arcadia, and Rover
were present w A Brown. OF Sioux
City. hit 1876 out of 800 blue rocks. d
Mack, OF Boyer. came second with ISIS,
followed by c. j. Bruning, OF Arcadia
1855: John Tamm. % Denison. lSl:
F. NJ Baughman. of Breda. ISL Near
ly fifty took part. The affair was a ii
nancial success and all prizes We're
paid in full.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
Rebuilding Summit Lake Dam.

Special to Times Republican.
Creston. Oct. 1.-THE water works
company of this place is preparing to
rebuild the dam at Summit lake James
SaguiEe, of Council Bluffs, has the
contract for the work and will begin
at once. II Will take about thirty days
for a force of twelve men TO complete
tho job. VIII ich will require three car
loads Of cement. twenty tons Of irons
and 900 yards each OF stone and sand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
Peace Amona 1amneranca Eorca..

Des Mones. Oct l1-After months
OF wranelins the temperance forces OF
the state-the Iowa Anti Saloon
league and tho Constitutional Amend
ment Association--have united again.
Both resu omission and constitu-
ttonal convention are favored In n re-
port issued last evening following
long Joint session OF the executive
committees OF the organizations
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11

house on the Hayes farm. Going homo.
he proceeded to set the house on fire.
His wife who is in a delicate condition.
barely escaped with her life. The
house and contents were totally de-
strOyed. Withrow was arrested and
brought to town
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11

mink and several muskrats were found.
The penalty Is $40 for each hide but
Steinberger was let on with fine OF
$50 and costs q total of something over
Sc. he being prosecuted upon three
counts only. as this was his first Of
Tense The hunting season does not
open until Nov. l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
slx.YEAR-olp DENVER, IOWA,
GIRL SUFFERS AGONY FOR
EIGHTEEN HOURS
BOILER OF BOILING WATER
OVERTURNED ON BODY
Little Ella Bowman Victim Of Fatal
Mishap During Wash-Day Opera.
tione at Her Home-Daushter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Bowman Other
lowe News.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo. Oct l1.-Ella, the 6-year-
old daughter of Louis Bowman. Of Den
yer, Iowa, was scalded to death by the
overturning of tub of boiling water.
The child suffered awful agony for
eighteen hours before death relieved
her. Her body was scalded from head
to foot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
irterurban Claims Loss

Des Moines. Oct. 1.-THE Fort
Dodge Des Moincs 4 Southern Rail-
way Company. which recently went In
to the hands OF a receiver. sustained
loss OF &4l,51235 during the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1910, according to tho
annual report OF tho company just filed
with the state railway commission.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11

A Reliable Medieine-Not a Narcotic.
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Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
HUNTED OUT OF SEASON.
Clifford Man Fined, Furs Being Found
on Promises.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora. Oct. 11.-Those who wish to
hunt and fish out of season in this sec
ton will probably be very careful. now
that State Game Warden Yordy. OF
Waterloo. has been about the county
Joseph Steinberger, of Clifford, was
arrested and fined for hunting out of
season. On search warrant issued
from the office of Justice Whited here
the premises We're searched and one
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
DRUNKEN MAN BURNS HousE.

Tenant on John Hayes Farm Near
Trasr Almost Causes Tragedy.
Special to Times Republican.
Traer. Oct. 11.-Wil Withrow, who
works for John Hayes, north OF town.
got hilarious tho other night and after
being DISCHARGED for drunkenness pro-
ceeded to seek revenge.
He and his wife live in q small
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-11
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-12-10
COTTON PRICES
TAKE A JUMP
ADVANCE OF TWO DOLLARS AND
-
A HALF PER BALE FOLLOWS
CROP ESTIMATE Ry GOVERN
MENT BUREAU.
BY Associates Press.

New Orleans, Dec. Bulls in the
cotton market today received decided
from the. government
estimate Of this seasons cotton crop
of 11.426 900 bales. Prices of futures
jumped about half a cent a pound, or
two and a half a bale over yester-
days close. Previous to the issuance
of the report the market was nervous
and quotations narrow.
During the first fifteen minutes of
trading following the estimate prices
advanced "a to SO points and the mar
ket closed with net advance for the
day of 36 to 40 points. .......
The estimate was a surprise to a
majority of the traders. and 1t was
expected the crop would 90 more than
eleven and half million bales. The
exchange was crowded with visitors
and many came a hundred miles to
witness the scenes attending bureau
day" .-..