Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-01

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Joe Pattee, of Perry, lost the sight
dentally jabbed at a dance by a wom-
ans hat pin.
Des Moinss.
Hubert J. Hoover. professor Of anat-
ony In Drake University. rendered his
resignation to the managing board and
it was accepted. Complaint was made
against Professor Hoover that he spent
too much time entertaining Students.
Burlington.
After an all days session at the
court house. the Des Moines county
township trustees adopted resolutions
at q late hour concerning tho road
improvement question, and citing the
belief that Des Moines county is not
ready for permanent roads.
ksokuI<.
The city commissions protest
against the levy Of four mills bridge
tax by the board Of supervisors Of Lee
county has assumed legal form in the
institution Of a suit In the district court
here In which cancellation Of the tax
is asked. The tax If levied would cost
KeoSuk about $4,000.
Dss Moinss.
T. F. Joiner, an apparently insane
negro, was arrested by Officer Sam
Ross on complaint Of terrorized citizens
Of the neighborhood. Joiner was found
hidden in howell which he calls home.
A search of the house revealed about
$4,000 In bills. two loaded revolvers and
quantity Of poison. For several days
reports have been received at the police
station Of the strange actions Of man
who answers Joiner's description.
Clinton.
In response to requests made by
members of the Clinton park COM
mission and in a petition recently
circulated in Clinton, the govern
ment has decided to establish har-
Dor line for Clinton, according to a
letter received by Mayor James
Smith from 8. Edwards. assistant
United States engineer at Dubuque,
This line will indicate Just how far
in the river the city may proceed
with filling and other improvements.
Pleasant Valley.
Little Viola Dodds, the 6-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dodds
Of Pleasant Valley. who reside just be-
low Valley City on the river road, had
narrow escape from being burned to
death. The children were playing about
bon fire on the yard when in some
manner the little girls dress and hair
caught the flames and she ran scream
ing. Mr.. Dodds Is one Of the we'll
known onion raisers Of Scott county
and Is the son Of Jesse Dodds, Of Dav.
export.
ksokuk.
This city was visited Saturday by q
party Of thirteen gentlemen, represent
ing millions Of dollars. from the hrm
Of Stone 4 Webster and other financial
houses in the east. All the general pub
lie saw Of them was q hurried glance as
they sped thru tho streets on the way
to tho scene Of action on both sides of
the river to view the work that has
been done on the dam. The gentlemen
gross and went away at noon satisfied
with their visit to Keokuk.
iowa City.
The eighth annual alumni dental
clinic Of the University Of Iowa col
leee Of dentistry will be held here on
March 8, Z and 8. Addresses and clinics
will be given by more than fifty promi-
nent members Of the profession. resi-
dents Of Iowa ana other states-alumni
and non-graduates OF g. U. I. Promf-
nent among the out-of-state speakers
will be DR.. e. c. Kirk. Philadelphia: DR..
| J. b. Ridout. st. Paul. Mimi: DR.. AL
fred Owre. Minneapolis. Mimi: DR.. G.
w. Peterson. Moline, H.: and DR.. F. J.
Ruggles, Chicago.
Columbus Junction.
F1re Destroyed the coun&sy home Of
Charles 0fppla. near here. Mr. and
lrs. 0fpple returned 20 their home
| a1ter; halng soeoAes an Is. O0oosG etef
thstr return 40 yllDDl14 ~ ltsc1s - <hs