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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10

dozen eggs and Frank Wiles was sec
ond with $50 dozen, Robert Clay third
with 624 1-3 dozen, and there were
seven other winners with great
number Of dozens to their credit. The
contest was conducted for forty-nine
days and during that time there was
marketed at this store 455, 400 eggs or
1865 cases Of thirty dozen each, max
ing sixty-f1ve cases over three car
loads. For these they paid an average
Of Is cents dozen, or $5,692.50.
Carlisle.
Mr.. George Patterson, who lives
about three and one-half miles south
east Of Carlisle, suffered loss by fire
of about $4,000 last Tuesday night. His
big barn burned to the ground with all
1t contained. The fire was so far adj
vanced when discovered that 1t was
impossible to save anything except q
few oats. Seven Of his best horses
were lost, six sets of harness. carriage.
top buggy, brand new corn planter
which had Just been set up. ten tons OF
hay, one hundred bushels Of corn, three
hundred bushels Of oats, all Of hissmall
tools, and other miscellaneous ar
ticles There is no satisfactory explain.
alton for the fire. It is almost total
loss. as there was only $500 insur-
ance on the barn. and $500 on the
stock. a@t
GIenwood.
Six blocks Of cement paving are to
be laid insGlenwood this summer, the
contract for that 0mount having been
let last week. A notable thing about
the decision to pave here Is the very
low cost to the property owners.
Where Council Bluffs is paying more
than 81 square yard for burlington
brick paving. the people of this city
are going to secure for $1.23 Per square
yard cement concrete paving that
It is believed will be equally as dur
able and In every way as satisfactory.
This will mean q saving Of more than
be paved from the square to Depot
hill. 1t is expected that the work will
be commenced soon and the contractor.
Ora Lee, has sixty days in which to
complete the work after It has been
started. The paving is to be six inches
thick, composed Of four parts crushed
gravel. three parts sand and one OF
cement.
Prescott.
George Hough, son OF w. F. Hough,
the home Of Arthur Nash. near Pres
colt, for whom he was working. The
young man was blowing and went to
a neighboring place TO get drink.
He observed to the lady Of the house
that he was not feeling well and wish
ed he were home. Noticing that he held
his head as il In pain, as soon as he
left the lady 'phoned to Mr.. Nash, who
went to the field and found the young
+, man holding the team. He did not re-
spond to questions and was evidently
! in great pain. Mr.. Nash got him to
| take a seat on the pillow and took him
| to the house, where he became deliri-
GUS and it was necessary to restrain
| him by force. He imagined that dogs
were going to kill him. Word was tel
ephoned to Corning and the young
mans father and Sheriff Hull came
after him. The trouble was caused by
stomach disorder, it> is thought. The
fact that in his delinium he seemed tc
| fear dogs gave rise to the rumor that
he had 1lydrophobia but the doctor
says there were no symptoms Of that
disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10
TEsr ELpoRA COAL.
Exports Examine Old Coal Beds ant
Coed Veins Are Found.

Coed voino Are Found.
Special to Times-Republican.
Eldora. May 1Os-Coal tests are be-
ing made here by experts representing
four large Illinois coal companies. An
expert was here last week and after
going over the lands Of friedrich Burn
inghausen concluded that tho pros
poets toy binding good coal veins were
good enough to bring on four more
men and make q complete tnvestga-
ton. II the tests prove SUCCESSFUL. as
1t is expected, Mr.. BurninBhausen has
contracted to lease the land to the
Maple Leaf Coal Company.
Years ago when the old Edora mines
were running day and night crews. Ell
dora supplied the fuel for towns and
Farmers for miles around. Old resi-
dents and some OF those who formerly
mined the coal tell Of instances when
wagons have waited their turn all night
until the coal could be brought from
the mines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10
Parksrsburg News.

Special to T1mes-RepUbIican.
Parkersburg. May 10.-Recert rains
have put the ground In fine condition
in this vicinity, and corn is being
planted with an unusually dne pros
pect for large crop.
The star Corner. a largo and long
established department store. has re-
Gently changed hands. Mr.. Peterson
who has been the principal owner fol
some fourteen years. has traded it fol
land in Minnesota, with Mr.. William
Caldwell. OF Stuartville, MIMI. who i
expected to continue the business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10

~ the company In the constructions og
their 71.Ooo,eoo plant has brought suit
Tor damages to the amount Of @1,e9S.
He claims that while he was sitting in
. place provided by the company Tor
men TO eat their lunch. where Il would
be safe from blasting, . large rock
crashed thru the roof and struck him
in the head rendering q painful wound
which incapacitated him from work.
The case can not be reached before the
September term
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10

those cf their age and when The teach
er ovefsees the plays there - no snob-
|'bsey but >vsry child - trseted tho
same. Beneficial results aro also seem
in tho language employed by Doth The
boya ana the girls and &c - believed
that . social refinement will be wosecsd
out III. .sjs.aI !
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10
Hardin Sunday School Convention.

Special to Tfmes-RepuDIlcan.
Eldora, May 10-The annual conven-
ton of the Sunday schools Of Hardin
county ds being held this week, May
$40, In Steamboat Rock. The vari-
Gus schools Of the county are all rep
resented. some in larger numbers than
others. The report is that the conven-
ton has been q success from every
point Of view. Steamboat Rock en-
tertained the visitors in q lavish man.
ner. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10
KILLING WAS ACCIDENTAL

Earl M0tttoon VIII ProoAbIy 30 HO'
leased From Custody Tonight.
Special to Times-Republcan.
Cedar Rapids. May 1o.-That Earl
Madison, the 9-year-old boy who shot
and killed Walter Glover. will be re-
leased from custody, is foregont
conclusion. The inquest will be held
this evening, and undoubtedly the boy
will be exonerated. and the killing de-
clared to be accidental. The evidences
shows that the boy did not know that
the gun was loaded, and that Glover
stepped In front Of the muzzle when
the boy picked up the gun
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10

For soreness of the muscles whether
induced by violent exercise or injury.
Chamberlain's Liniment is excellent.
This~finiment is also highly esteemed
for the relief it affords in cases Of
rheumatism. Sold by all dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10
MISSING MAN REAPPEARs.

Harley Ml!Ier, OF Scion, BeIoVed Oead
In Alaska, Coming Homo.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, May 10.-Har1ey Miller, OF
Scion, missing five years. and sup
posed to be dead in the Klondike, has
returned from the frozen north, and his
mother. Mrs. Rebecca Miller, has q
message from him, dated Hood River.
Ore. He will come back to Iowa City
before going to the gold fields again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-10

e.. "A Dawson, of waverly, former
railroad commissioner. appeared before
the supreme court and, argued a case
from Bremen county which involved
a question OF the enforcement Of
FEDERAL statute In conflict with the
state constitution. It was q case
lssneretn penalties had been indicted
upon q bank for us,ry and the claim
was made that the penalties ought to
go into the school fund. Ash, was a
nationa1 bank the federal law waa
applied and the school fund did not
get the penalties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
LAST OF SELMA
 ROAD BONDS SOLD

Selma July 4.-(Special.)-Th second block of good road bonds of Dallas coun- ty. amounting to $l5O,OOo was this morn ing purchased from the court of county commissioners by the City National bank of selma, the price paid being 1.O5A
 This block of bonds is the last of the bond issue of s25OOO0 for the purpose of good roads and which was authorized by the voters of the county about year ago.
 The race matinee which will be given at the Selma Driving park tomorrow afternoon promises to prove one of the pulled off in Selma. The matinee VIII be attended by a large holiday crowd and the sport will prove most enjoyable.
 Three trots are scheduled on the pro- gramme. In the three races there are 23 entries, and among which are the best harness racers of central Alabama. Fast time is expected as the track Is in good condition, and it is thought that several of the horses will clip several seconds from their previous records.
 w. H. Swisher. aged 3S, died at a local infirmary this morning at 1:2O oc:ock, after an illness of a week Death was due to celebral hemorrhage. MT. Swisher came to Selma about two years ago and took charge of-the office of stock claim agent of the Mobile division of the Southern railway. During his residence here he made large number of friends who learned of his death this morning with sincere regret. The remains were carried to his former home at Appison, Tenn. for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
SMITH CAPTURES
 BIRDS AND FOSSILS

University, July 4.-(Special )-Herbert H. Smith, curator of the museum of the state geological survey at the university, has returned from a collecting trip in north Alabama He, in company with his wife, Mrs. Smith, spent about a month in Greasy Cove, in Etowah. St. Clair and Blount counties, where he gathered a large number of fossils. He has brought about 3OO0 of fossils back to the museum with him. This is the largest collection ever sent to the state museum. The fos- sils were taken from the remains of an old mine in what is known as Greasy Cove The specimens are for the most part corals, and there are numerous species represented, some of which are vet undescribed. The fossils will be ar ranged and classified, and some of them placed in the museum here. Some will be added to the branch museums recently established in the various high schools of the state Still others will be used for exchange with museums over the coun- try.
 Mir. and Mrs Smith also spent several days in the vicinity of Attalla, making collections of fresh water shells, insects, beetles, etc. A number of very valuable and interesting specimens were obtained. Among the collections made is a collec- ton of about 30 dragon flies. all of which are very beautiful Many other insects as well as birds, turtles, snakes and other animals were brought back and added to the museum at the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
TO MAKE MODEL OF
 MERIDIAN PIKE

Huntsville, July 4.-(Special.) )-Meridan- vile pike has been selected by the Madi- son county commissioners for develop ment as a model highway, and the ap- propriations of the state and county for the first year will be devoted to the inn provement of that pike from the corpora ton line out to Normal, about four miles. The commissioners announce that the owners of the land on each side of the roadway must give the land to the county without consideration. No money will be expended for raw material, as there is plenty of all necessary materials available without cost except the haul ing. No money will be spent except in the actual construction of the roadway, which will be done under the supervision of G. Walter Jones, county road super visor. Four other main highways tried to secure the modal road. The Huntsville Automobile club will maintain the new highway as an oil road for year, ac- cording to agreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
IS
 READY FOR BONDS
Big Mass Meeting At Flor ence Votes for S150,000
 Issue

Florence, July 4-Nspecial)-At the good roads mass meeting held today, resolu- tions were passed with but three dissent- ing votes calling upon the probate judge to call an election to authorize the issu- ance of $150000 bonds for oad-building in Lauderdale county. A permanent good roads committee was appointed. Cover nor O'Neal, who was expected to speak, wired he could not come. The Commer- cial club gave a fine fireworks display at the City park tonight
 Hundreds of farmers and their fam flies attended the good roads rally to learn the sentiment of the county on the best method of financing the project
 Judge John L. Hughston presided and said the slogan of the meeting was good roads from one end of Lauderdale county to the other. He introduced Simpson Keller of Montgomery, chief engineer of the state highway commis- sion, who made strong practical talk urging the necessity of good roads and advocating the issuing of bonds as the only practical method of procedure.
 The second speaker was Judge F.. B. Almon, speaker of the last house of representatives,. who was largely in strumental in passing the bill creating the state highway commission. Judge Almon also strongly advocated the bond issue and urged upon the farmers the improvement of their roads in order to increase the value of their farms. Judge Almon said the country people should have more conveniences-good roads, good school houses, good churches and telephones. This he said would keep the boys and girls on the farms
 At the conclusion of Judge AImon's speech dinner was served on the grounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
WILL NOT DROP
 THE TICK FIGHT

Huntsville. July 4.-(Special.) )-There is to be no repeal of the tick law that is now in operation in Madison county This noon by the court of county commission CTS, who have had the question before them since the first part of June, when large petition was presented by farmers who want the law repealed on the ground that it Is oppressive, and is compelling them to sacrifice their cattle. Some claimed that the dipping of cattle in acid, which Is a part of the treatment to elim- mate the tick, was injurious, and in some cases had resulted in the death of cat tie. The commissioners decided that too much money had been expended in the work to permit serious discussion of stop ping tick eradication now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
BURNETT TALKS ID .CULLMAN CLUB Assures Citizens That Post office Will Be Erected
 in Short Time

Cullman, July 4-(Special)-T reg Commercial club was held last night. The meeting was not very largely at tended, and nothing of very much i'm : portance was taken up. John l.. Bur nett was present and made an address in which he discussed the postofice sit uation relative to the building of the federal building, the appropriation of which has already been allowed and the ground for the same purchased. MT. Burnett seemed to think that 1t would be only matter of a short time until the government would be- gin the erection of the building, which will cost something like $50,000. He also discussed the probability of Gull mans securing city free delivery of mails. In his address he dwelt at length on the interest the government is taking in agriculture. and the large amount of funds that is being appro- priated annually for the benefit of the farmers.
 The matter that is being agitated over the state for the establishment of the Tennessee-to-th the Gulf highway,
 
 club. but owing to the small attend ance the matter of taking special ac- tion was deferred until later, when there will possibly be a special meet ing held to take action in this matter However, the club is enthusiastic over the project, and can be depended oil to get behind the movement and push 1t as rapidly as possible. President Rob- ertson was not present at the meeting last night.
 Cullman, July 4-tSpeciaD-The pre- liminary hearing of Carl Kibby, the young man who was arrested on sus- picion of being the man who set fire to the livery barn of Bright Bros., is this city several days ago, was by agreement between the attorneys on both sides, postponed until next Tues day. The young man was returned to jail where he will await the result of the preliminary trial on that date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
NEW RESIDENCE
 AT THE SOUTHERN

Greensboro July 4.-(Special.)-The Southern university is improving it's prop erty by the erection of another residence on University avenue. which will be oc- cupied by Professor of Modern Lam guages J. A. Chiles. All of the buildings of the plant are in good condition, and with the well-kept lawns and handsome oaks present prosperous appearance, and are good to look at this hot weather. Hamilton hall, the boarding department, is being well renovated in the interior preparatory to the opening of college in September.
 The Rev. R. A. Moody, pastor of the Methodist church here, is at Biloxi, Miss. where. he fills an appointment as teacher in the Methodist Divinity school, now in session there.
 Mrs. H. G. Benners' many relatives and friends in Birmingham and else where will be glad to know she Is slowly recovering from a serious illness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
ELECTED
 ID PRESIDENCY
Tuscaloosa Commission Or ganizes for Business and
 Ret, ins City Officers

Tuscaloosa, July 4.-(Special.)-At the first session of the city commissioners held last night s. H. Sprott was elected nresident and commissioner of puphc health. c. W. Weatherford, commlsslon- CT of streets, public property and city nm movements. and Sam Friedman commls- sioner of finances and accounts All clty officers were retained until the August meeting.
 R. L. Wilmington, one of the most pop ular engineers on the Mobile and ohio railroad was stricken with paraiysls at Artesia yesterday just as he was reaoy to start on a run and later last hish' suffered a second stroke of less serious nature. He was brought to Tuscaioosa this morning and removed to ms hoiiie on Seventh street.
 MT. Irving Little, instructor III ian- ,uapes at the university, has been grant ed a years leave of absence ana Wlii snend the time at Harvard, where he mas rcently received scholarship.
 John G. Brady has been selecteu as manager of the Elks auditorium TOT next season. MT. Brady has had wide eXpe- rience in the theatrical world ana ls pusg booking a series of good attractions TOT the coming winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
DR. HILL AWAITS
 RECALL LETTERS

Berlin, July 4.--Statement emanating from Washington that Dr. David Jayne lIil the American ambassador to Ger many, resigned, has been requested to remain at his post for the present are incorrect.
 The ambassador will leave Berlin prob ably on Thursday next for Switzerland' where he will continue on leave of ab- sence status until he has an opportunity to present his letters of recall to the Elm peror. These letters, it is understood, are now on the way from Washington, but are not to be presented until the return of his majesty from his Norwegian trip.
 If was stated at the foreign office today that a. successor to Dr. Hill had not been designated, but it was believed that Pres ident Taft had made a selection for the position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Springer-Bro

Florence, July 4.-(Special Miss Pearl Springer and MT. w. 0. Brooks of Centre Star Ala, were married last evening at 9 o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Springer. in this city. The bridal party entered the parlor as follows: Miss Mary Jackson and D. J. Henneger, Miss Kate Burns and James Springer, fol- lowed by the bride and groom. The Rev. Ira F., Hawkins performed the ceremony. Following the ceremony re- treatments were served and Mir. and Mrs. Brooks left at midnight for Chat tanooga, to be gone a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
FARMERS COMPANY
 INCREASES STOCK

Huntsville, July 4-(Special)-By unan- imous vote the stockholders of the Farfn- CTS Cotton oil and Fertilizer company decided at their annual meeting to ln- crease their capital stock from Sloo,ooo to S5oO,oOO so that necessary funds may be provided for extensive improvements. The cotton oil plant will be doubled m capacity and a complete fertilizer factory installed. The company, which Is o"nea and controlled by local business men and farmers has been a financial success from the start. A dividend of 20 per cent was declared out of the earnings of the fiscal year just closed The stockholders re- elected the same board of directors and the directors reelected the same officers R. E. Spragins, president; J. E. McCaleb, vice president: Walter Kelly, general manager, and Douglas Kelly, secretary and treasurer.
 Co,,ptx, Superinten5ept z R Butler has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
VETERANS OF
 LATE WAR MEET

Gulfport, Miss. July 1.-The first an- nual encampment of Spanish-American war veterans of the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee will be held here this week, beginning tomor- row. Civil war veterans have been in vited to participate in the meeting. which will continue throughout the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
GERARD STILL
 NEEDS THE RAIN

.Girard, July 4.-(Special. )-Local show CTS fell over this part of Georgia and Alabama yesterday and last night, but there has bene no general downpour such as is needed for eight weeks, and much of the corn is beyond redemption, the tasse being dried up. The cotton crop is good.
 Three young men, two named Allrid. and Gray Browning, had free-for-all fight near the upper bridge last night. The Allrid boys stabbed Browning twice, but it is understood he is not seriously wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
GEORGE ACCEPTS
 AMERICAN HONORS

Washington, July liking George of England has accepted honorary member ship in the American Cross of Honor and the Cross of that organization. Ambas- sador James Bryce has written Thomas H. Herndon, president of the American Cross of Honor, advising him of the Kings acceptance.