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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
PROPOSAL TO CONNECT MASON
CITY AND FOREST CITY BY
ELECTRIC ROAD.
LOCAL MEN WILL FINANCE
IF SENTIMENT is RIGHT
Road Would Ultimately Be Extended
Southeastward to Rockford - Rich
Country Would Be Opened UP -
Mason City Ready to Encourage
Pvoisct-Other Iowa News.

Mason City. Dec 2O.-About the first
time there has ever been anything tan
gible done in the way of connecting
Forest City and Mason City by railroad
was Yesterday when Thomas w. Hicks
of Minneapolis; G. n. Christoferson. of
Forest City, aud j. r. Rhodes, of Fer
tile. made visit here and talked the
matter over with the residents OF
Mason City OF course they found ev-
erything favorable here. The two lat
ter gentlemen are we'll known in the
city and Mr.. Hicks seems composed or
the qualities that Will al once ADMIT
him into the order of good fellows. 1t
would be a great thing for Mason city
as we'll as Tor Forest City and the
country Intervening to be connected up
by an electric railway.
1t is the general opinion that not only
this road VIII be built but that 1t Will
b.: continued from this city southeast
tc Rockford. and in that way would
connect the two divisions OF the Rock
Island and open up from Forest city
to Rockford as rich a country as there
is in the state 1t is announced that
this movement has nothing TO do with
the electric line now being promoted
c.nuecting Albert Lea, Bricelyn, Spirit
Lake and Worthing ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
REWARD HELD UP.
Purse Of $500 Offered For Murderer Of
Henry Lucas Not Vet Awarded.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Dec. 20.-A purse of $500
was hung up as reward for the cap
ture Of the murderer of Henry Lucas.
Of which 5000 was offered by the state,
500 by the county, and $500 by indi-
viduals. In addition to this the county
put a Pinkerton detective on the work,
paying him IS per day and expenses.
but under their contracts they can not
accept rewards. Lewis CHASER was sent
here and put In about four weeks on
the case and, under his direction. so it
is stated, Jack Shearer was arrested,
later convicted, and is now serving
life sentence.
James Buchanan. who was then on
the city police force, has set claims to
this reward. The board Of supervisors
have not acted upon the claim but it
is reported that they will turn it down.
The state will not pay until it is ,atis-
factorily adjusted and the private sub
scription papers have been locked up
and not cent will be paid over until
they are sure the right party makes
the claim.
upon whose evidence Shearer was con-
victed, first told the story to his ply
sician, but the physician lays no claim
to it, stating that he was acting under
the direction of the detective. There
are several who can lay equal claims
with Buchanan to the reward and il
may be that the matter will go into the
courts
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
eoTcH BACK IN GAME.
Cham pion Wrestler Says He Will
Aoain Do Mat Work

Humboldt. Dec. 2O.-Frank Gotch,
worlds champion wrestler. announced
few weeks ago that he was out of the
game for good and had contested on
the mat for the last time. But while
in Chicago few days ago the Hum
boldt county man made announcement
of his intention of wrestling again, and
stated that he would be seen in
championship match before summer, if
one little obstacle was overcome. What
that obstacle is GOtch refused to state.
The champion was reluctant to adj
nit that he not only was planning on
re-ent ering the game, but really want
ed to meet Hackenshmidt, Zbyszko or
Mahmount again. He was firm in his
intention of retiring a few weeks ago,
but has seen several matches since
then, and has been seized by the old
fever and now awaits only the removal
of the Mysterious obstacle to tell the
public he will wrestle
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
s,iet, From New sharon.

Special to Times Republican.
New sharon. Dec. 20.-Mrs. John
Florence has been laid up several days
with pneumonia, but is now reported
some better.
The Rebekas gave a banquet and
dance at the l. O. O. +. hall. which
was Il very pleasant AFFAIR.
Claire Eaton is now assisting at the
j. w. Durbin restaurant.
Evan Evans and family. from Hale
Center. TEX. are visiting relatives and
friends here. Joe Adkins, who accom-
panied Elmer Campbell and family to
their new home at Hale Center. re-
turned with them. They will remain
until after the holidays.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
MANNING FRATERNAL AFFAIRS.
Masons and o. e. s. Elect New Off
cers-Other Matters

Special to Times Republican.
Manning, Dec. 20.-Manual lodge. A.
F. A. NJ. No. $50. elected Bert Fitch,
w. NJ; Joseph Wilson, S. W.: Ed Far
rel, j. W.; Albert Wiese. secretary and
d. w. Sutherland, treasurer
Salona Chapter. o. E. s.. elected Of
ficers as follows: Worthy Matron, Mrs.
D. w. Sutherland: worthy patron, Mrs.
w. Sutherland; associate matron, Mrs.
w. B. Parrot; conductress. Mrs. Bert
Fitch: associate conductress, Mrs. c. c.
Kenyon; secretary, Mrs. w. F. Carpen-
ter; treasurer, Mrs. G.. A. Easterly.
The Women's Club closed its work
before vacation with fine program,
Mrs. Joseph Wilson being hostess.
The Reading Circle will close with a
social affair to which the husbands are
invited
Schools will close Friday for two
weeks vacation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20

Marble Rock Miscellany.

Special to Times Republican.
Marble Rock, Dec. 2o.-rhe usual
preparations are being made Tor
Christmas here this year, Each OF the
churches will celebrate with programs
and trees.
James Barr and VIII Shepardson are
hunting In johnson county
Charles Steward met with very
painful accident few days ago on the
new railroad. by which his leg was
broken below the knee.
Mrs y. Roscnkrans has been yer!
sick with pneumonia. but is now bet
ter.
The many friends of Hcllea Maxson
are delighted to hear, that she Is
making rapid Improvement and Will
be able to leave the hospital In water
loo and spend the Christmas season
at home here.
Harry and Homer Trimble are AT
home for the holidays.
a minister from Marshalltown sup
piled the pulpit of the Baptist churci
Sunday.
The swan brothers and families re-
turned last week from Minnesota.
where they were called by the death OF
Il brothers wife.
Rev. Mr.. Shear of Rockford. visited
Rev. T. A Trimble and family sun
day.
A man named Swartz is our new de-
pot agent.
Mrs l.. w. lnman returned from
months visit with relatives In the
southern part of the state SATURDAY.
The tiremen are to nave iec'"''
for their benefit this evening
Phil Baltimore's new residence
now well under way.
our schools will close TINS week 'o'
the holidays.
BARRING any accidents or delay 'he
end OF this week will see all the 'r"'N
of the new railroad laid into TINS Guy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
Southern Io1va Items

Clinton.
1t now tranpires that c. NJ. Bald
win of the hardware firm of Baldwin
Brothers, who died on the 4th of No
vember, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself in the mouth The mat
ter has been hushed up until this
time.
erosion.
Union county's bridge boil for the last
year amounted to over $1,000, the
greater part of which was expended in
replacing the wooden bridges turnout
the county with concrete structures
There are over 1000 bridges and cul-
verts coming under the care of the
county commissioners.
MitchsIiviils.
The Mitchellville farmers institute
which began a. three days session
Monday, promises to be one of the
best ever held in Polk county. Prizes
to the amount of 500 will be given
for best exhibits in the corn show
horse show, poultry show and domest-
ic science exhibits.
Newton.
Frank McDermott. a farmer living
seven or eight miles northwest of
He was just starting home from the
Frank Illingsworth sale when he
was thrown out of the buggy
and his left leg was broken between
the knee and the ankle
Manning.
Rev. Mr.. Aleridge. who has been
pastor of the Presbyterian churches
here and at Coon Rapids for the past
year, has resigned and will move to
Nebraska. Mr.. Aleridge came to this
charge from Churdan and has resided
at Coon Rapids. He has been an eff
ficient worker. but has found it diff
Ncu!t to serve two congregations so
widely separated.
CentsrviIls.
The Scandinavian Coal Company has
a man here by the name OF Fred kas-
serman, from Chicago, who Is to super
intend what may terminate into a very
great thing for Centerville. at least if
the find the second vein OF coal which
they are to begin drilling for as soon.
as everything is in readiness. The work
OF getting ready has begun and is be-
ing pushed rapidly by Mr.. Kasserman
and the Scandinavian mine owners.
Audubon.
August Rachel. Of Douglas township.
had an accident that will lay him up
for the balance Of the winter and per-
haps for much longer time. Along
about noon as he was coming In to
town just north Of where the road
runs under the Northwestern. an au,o-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20

, mobile passed him and scared his team
SO that they jumped to one side and
started to run. Mr.. Raebel was stand
ing on the side of the box and found
himself in a difficult position to man
age a frightened team. Then the
tongue dropped to the ground and the
wagon swayed around, causing him to
jump. the result of this effort to save
himself being that his right leg was
caught under wheel which crushed
both bones below the knee
Davenport.
AS the result OF 2 fall backward on
the brick depot platform at the Mil
waukee depot Frank Schroeder. bag
gage master of the Chicago. Milwau-
kee Il st. Paul railway. is at ST.
Luke'S hospital. He remained uncon-
scious for several hours after the fall
and the exact extent OF his injuries
could not be ascertained. At the time.
Mr. Schroeder was hauling IL loaded
truck in preparation for the arrival
of the passenger and was walking
backwards. He stumbled on something
and fell backward. his head hitting the
stony pavement with considerable
force.
Newton.
Carroll McElroy, 1O-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. McElroy, met with
Il painful accident that resulted in
broken left leg. there being a COM
pound fracture about half way be-
tween the knee and ankle. with the
bone protruding thru the flesh. Carroll
was on his way to school and "hopped"
Il passing buggy for n ride. He says
he doesn't know just what happened.
ing around and up into the air before
he struck the pavement. 1t is thought
that his foot caught in the spokes of
the wheel and the revolution jerked
loose his hold on the buggy and car
ried him around. throwing him up
ward before he fell
Logan.
John ID. Ryerson. highly respected
resident of Logan, who has been con-
tinuously in the service OF the Chi
cago & Northwestern Railroad Com
pany for twenty-five years and eight
months, has been retired from active
service on pension. Mr.. Ryerson en-
tered the service April Z. 1885, and was
later appointed gateman. and for eight
cen years held this position. During
his career he never took n vacation.
and at the age OF 20, after twenty-five
years Of faithful service, his name has
been placed ON the pension list. Mr..
Ryerson came to Logan In 1867, and
made the brick from which the old
court uOuSe Was uusis "a, .S.s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
Prominent Boone Lady Dead.

Boone. Dec. 20.--When the word OF
the passing away Monday morning of
Mrs. III. \. Chambers was learned
thruout the city. ii came as a shock to
a wide circle of friends and acqualnt-
ances who knew of her i'll health, but
who We're not prepared for her un-
timely end. For many years she had
been sufferer. She was a member
OF the o. +. $. and the Pythian Sisters
organizations. as we'll as the Y. w.
c. a. and the Boone Equality Club in
which she was superintendent OF the
state press work for wumen's suffrage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
BAKERS MEET POSTPONED.
State Association Defers Annual Con
vention Until May for Women Sake.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City. Dec. 2O.-Becanse the
bakers of Sioux City are determined
that every member of the Iowa State
Bakers Association shall bring his wife
to the next annual meeting, the dates
of the meeting have been changed from
February to May 16, II and IS, when
pleasant weather is to be expected. The
executive committee is at work on the
program, which will be OF exceptional
interest. and the Sioux City bakers,
who will be the hosts Of the convention,
are planning a great program of enter
tainment. which will include the exem-
plification of the secret work Of the
Saited Order OF Pretzeis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
cArAaRH CAN NOT BE CURED

with Local. APPLICATlONS,a as they
can not reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis
ease and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not q
ouack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one Of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years and Is regular prescrip-
ton II Is composed Of the best tones
known. combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props.
Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists. price 76c.
T.......s Family pills for con-
stipation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
FILE LIEN FOR $4,000.
Contractors Seek Alleged Balance Duo
For Construction of Now Road

Atlantic. Dec 20-Messrs. Shughart
& Barnes. grading contractors, who
did the grading work on the south ex-
tention of the Atlantic Northern &
Southern road. have filed in the dis
trict court here mechanics lien
against the road for total of $79.-
is4.i7. Their total bill for grading Of
the road was $129. S69.s4. of which $780,
$3.50 has been paid by the road.
II. S. Rattenborg. asked concern
ing the lien which had been applied for
against the road, said: The fact is
that the road is temporarily embar-
raised for money. We have been at an
enormous expense trying to complete
the road by Jan. 1. so as to insure
the payment of the tax in this city and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
e.,.,., Of Former H.n.el Lady.

Special 10 Timcs-IHcPUUElC"''.
Hanseu Dec. 20-The funeral OF
Mrs. r. l.. Wells was held here yester-
day. Mr.. Wells with the body having
arrived Saturday night from their
home in Colorado.
About a year ago Mr.. and Mrs Wells
DISPOSED OF their property here ana
went to Colorado. where Mr.. Wells had
bought fruit farm, but after being
there some time Mrs. Wells health be-
gan to fail and finally it became neces-
sary to perform an operation. but this
gave her no relief and death came A
few days later.
Besides her husband. she leaves four
children and Il host of friends in this
community, as we'll as where they
came from.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20

some OF the townships. We have been
harassed from almost every quarter.
We have available assets to cover the
outstanding Indebtedness and will pull
thru all right. We will proceed with
the road as fast AZ possible regardless
OF this lien. We will be able to take
care OF the grading contractor In a
short time We believe. but were un-
able to give him his money now We
also deny the correctness OF the
amount. The actual balance due the
contractor is about $4,000 instead OF
$4,000"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
Death. at Alden.

Special to Times Republican.
Alden. Dec. 20.-All the many friends
of Mrs. George Simpson are deeply
gr:eved to hear OF her sudden death
Sunday evening. She had been i'll her
sual health until Friday, when a ply
sician was called. but did not think
she was in Immediate danger. but she
was taken worse Sunday afternoon and
died at 9 o'clock.
Joseph Unison. who has been suffer-
ing for months with rheumatism. died
Friday night. He was one of our early
settlers. moving here from near Mound
Point Wis.
Mrs Ed Cole. Of Williams. was
buried here Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20

told the captain Now our
captain was very profane man and he
walked up. drew his sword and using
fearful language he ordered the man
to stay where he was, threatening TO
split his head open IL he didn't do 1t.
Needless to add that wounded substi-
tute remained in the fight until the
battle was over Notwithstanding the
suffering occasioned by his self-in-
flicted injury"
c. T.. WILSON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-20
Juds. Deem.r Teaching Law.


Iowa City, Dec. 20.-Judge Horace
Deemer, of the supreme bench of Iowa.
is in Iowa City for five weeks to give
a course in constitutional law, consist
ing of two hours recitation each day. to
members Of the senior law class Of
Iowa
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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-05-04
dems Of Parcel Rays ssrene.

Below are given parts OF some
spelling papers, and also some
composition papers written on the
subject of Scientific Agriculture IN
the last colored examination:
dicipline (discipline1, licences
Clicense), parirarie (prairie), og-
silery (auxlliary), prodicous (Pro'
digious), oshxid (asphyxiated),
ericipIous (erysipelas), adlescent
(adjacent), pendulion (pendulum) J.
nusicense (nuisance), AUXILIARY
(auxiliary), ashzer (asphyxiated)' D
polb (polyp), adjacian (adJacent)'
suitable (suitable), pengilum Open
dulum), neusome (nuisance), pro-
dust (prodigious), asfataded Gas
phyxiated), poepid (polyp), par
late (polyp), pingelem (pendu-
lum, sentere (center), musileum
(mucilage.)
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-05-04
farm Department

allow that it was twenty per cent,
deducting from the probable crop
in such a season, to-wit: 5II,738
bales, the thirty per cent not plant
ed and twenty per cent plowed up
or abandoned, and the crop OF
Louisiana, without allowing any
thing for weevil damage, should
have been about 286,574 bales.
AS far as can be ascertained the
crop was about 27o, 900 bales.
This clearly proves that the fright
is more damaging than the Weevil.
The second item emphasized by
the experience of 1909 is the I'M
portance of picking up and burn
ing the punctured squares. There
never had been any question but
picking up the squares in the fore
part of the season would check the
weevils, but it was proven IN 1909
that it was effective after the field
was fully infested if rapid cultiva-
tion was continued.
The third item of value demon
strated by the season of 1909 isthe
Importance of having the land well
drained so the crop can be worked
as soon as the rain ceases. Under
boil weevil conditions the heavy
black land and the poorly drained
fields should be devoted to other
crops, because intensive working
of the crop is a necessity. There
must be no weeds and no grass IN
the crop.
Fourth-The past season has
added its conclusive testimony in
! favor of the plan for making cot
ton under boil weevil infestation
which is approved by the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Is. A. Knapp.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-05-04
scinstific Agriculture.

l think farming is one OF the
most valubest work ever done. In
farming we first plow our ground
then fertilize it in winter then the
begging of spring re bed the same
ground and get ready to plant.
our farm. first we plant our corn
in early spring SO that it may ma
ture early in fall or summer to
help feed the cattle. second we
plant our cotton in as early IN the
spring April. then it come up It
will be off barroued and Scfaped
out then next it will have the DIRT
put to it then it grows very fast
then come the white cotton which
is picked and taken to The gin then
| it will be- taken to the Mfg. and
made into cloth and ect The corn
is taken to Mills and so it is made
into bread that we use.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1910-05-04
MEMORIAL DAY.
Able Address, Pine Weather and
Large Crowd Made the oc-
casion a Success.

Memorial Day was appropriately
observed here last Monday. 1t is
the custom of the veterans to dec
crate the graves of their dead COM
rades on the 1st of May, the annl-
versary OF the battle of Port Glib
son, bur this year the first came on
Sunday and the exercises were
held Monday.
AS usual, the parade began at
two o'clock at the Port Gibson
Bank. Capt. R. A. Owen, mar
shall of the day, headed the process
sion. followed by the orator OF the
day, chaplain, veterans, CHI
Academy band, CHI A, cadets
local militia and squad with Cat
ling gun. The Daughters OF Con-
federacy joined the procession at
the cemetery and marched with
the veterans around the graves OF
the departed heroes. Rev. M. M.
Black was chaplain of the day.
After the usual services at the
graves, Gen. T. c. Catchings
of Vicksburg, the orator OF the
dov was introduced by Hon. y.
Spencer.
Gen. Catchings, by request, read
the speech delivered by him ~ a
memorial address at Vicksburg
several years ago. It dealt with
an entirely different phase OF the
question from what is generally
discussed on such occasions. he
began by stating that he was pre-
pared to vouch for every statement
he would make, and he proceeded
to read his carefully prepared
speech.
He told of the desire on tue
part of several New England states
to dissolve the union more than III
ty years before the war began; hoV
many of their leading Statesmen
realized that the interests OF tn
two sections were too far different
lated for them to harmonlousiy eH
ist under one government II
proved that the south was legal
as we'll as morally justified IN tn
course it took, and that the Prlnc
ples for which it fought still ezls
It was a mastery effort, doubtie'
the deepest and most far-reachlnt
in its general influence, speech th'
was ever delivered here on this o.
casion and the audience approve
of the speakers words by rlsir
vote of thanks.
AT the conclusion of Gen. Cate.
ings' address, the veterans, Daug
ters of Confederacy and Sons
Veterans were rendered a recepht
on the lawn of Mrs. E. M. Iall
ferro.