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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-29

The collar partakes of the nature of
both sailor collar and fichu and is made
of embroidery finished by a ruffle Of
lace. There is a tie and sash of black
silk, the latter passing through a slash
in the front and the back panel where
1t ties in a knot and ends.
Miss Catherine Sullivan entertained
the following guests at cards Thurs
day evening in honor of Miss Mamie
Fleisch, who will leave soon for her
home in Cleburne, Texas: Miss F'leisch,
Miss Inez Quinn, Miss Mary Lehman.
Miss Gertrude Fitzgerald, Miss Mary
supple, Miss Isabelle Howe, Miss Ger
trude Kelly Miss Helen Bloomer, Miss
Margaret Harries, Miss Ethel Berger,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-29
Rooming List for Washburn students

Dean McEachron or Washburn col
lege is planning to issue about August
LIST a booklet containing information in
regard to rooning and boarding places.
This will be sent to all students inquir-
ing about places to room and board
Householders desiring to have their
rooms listed should call at the college
office and fill out the necessary blanks
at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-29

HE means we'll" she said. 'sSay no
more" he replied. Il know now exactly
what sort of a fool he is.'-Detroit Free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-29

Destroyer
of Rubbish

This cast-iron-lined trash
burner will positively de-
stroy all manner of rubbish
and trash which ordinarily
accumulates around t h e
house. collecting germs and (
cluttering up the home.
1t may be attached at one
end of the kitchen range
and connected with the gas
pipe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-29

Miss Marie Mcmahon, Miss Clara NAL
Ion, Miss Edna Maher, Miss Edna
Slanker, Miss Ruth Gavitt, Miss Anna
zercher and Miss Henrietta Sullivan
Prizes We're won by Miss Quinn, Miss
Kelly and Miss Fleisch.
The c. E. society of the First Bap-
fist church will give a reception for
their new pastor. Rev. Robert Cor
don, Monday evening, July 81. at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Murphy,
634 Lincoln street. All the members
of the church are invited. The re-
ception was to have been held last
week, but was postponed on account
of the death of Dr.. Ida Barnes
The Ohio club will hold a meeting
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mr.. H. W. Bomgardner, 1926 Mulvane
street. A basket supper will be served
on the lawn at $50 o'clock. All mem
their friends are invited to attend,
bringing well-filled baskets.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. Fred Freeman was the guest
of Mrs. Willard Hall at her summer
home, Crab Lake, Wis, this week.
DIR. Willis A Coston returned today
from Cleveland, o., where he attended
the convention of the National Dental
association.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Charles Phil
1ipps. of 654 Olympic Place, Seattle,
Wash. are the parents of a son, born
Tuesday, July IS. They will name
him Albert Charles jr. Mrs. Phillips
was formerly Miss Anna Marie Nellis
of Topeka.
Miss June Pickett of Galena, Kan.
is visiting her cousin, Miss Helen
Mitchell.
A beautiful gown of handkerchief
linen appears in the accompanying
drawing The front is crossed and the
short sleeves banded with heavy en-
! brojdery. There is a yoke and under
sleeves of fine lace and the two little
triangular pieces which show above the
embroidery band are embroidered in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-29

Mr.. George L. Tuer gave a stag din
ner last evening at his home. AT Tyler
street. in honor OF Mr.. Francis John
son who is to be married Septem Der
6 to Miss Ruth Farquer of Danville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-29
q. q. SMITH
Merchant Po1ice
Kill More Than Wild Beasts.

Ind. Tel. 201A Red. ga E. Tenth Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-29

Mrs. J. C. Stricken entertained a
dozen little girls Thursday afternoon
for her niece, Jean Wallace of Denver
month.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
HAMPTON SCHOOL ORATORS.
Annual DecIsn atory Contest Held anc
AWARDS Made.

Special 20 Times-R Republican.
Hampton. Dec. 16.-In the annual de-
clamatory contest of the local high
schools that occurred al the Methodist
church here Friday eevning another
class Of young people gave evidence If
the careful training and excellent in
struction that is being given by the
corps of Instructors Of the Hampton
high schools.
The winner in the oratorical class
was Prescott Jernegar with the seiec-
ton. The Union Soldier" In the dra-
matte class. Miss Lenora Meier won in
4 splendid rendition OF "Cigaret's Ride
and Death Miss Meier also won
highest il. the contest over all. In the
humorous class, the winner was Miss
Marion Brooks with the selection
Widow Plummer's Good Time"
A very appreciative audience greeted
the young people and the listeners were
not scanty with applause and approval
Of the efforts of the contestants. Music
was furnished thruout the program by
students of the schools.
The judges were B. F. Myers, super
intendent Of schools, Of Clarion: G. V
Brown. superintendent of schools Of
Iowa Fails, and Misc Mary Faint, couri-
~ superintendent. Of Allison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
KIDNEY TROUBLE
CAUSES LUMBAG0
Remarkable Story About Great
Remedy.

can not refrain from writing to say
that your Swamp-Root has benefited
me greatly. Last year l had severe
attack Of lumbago. Was bad for long
time, and on seeing your advertisement
I determined to give it trial. ! did
10 and In two weeks was cured. l gave
a bottle to a poor woman who could
scarcely walk She came to me in four
days to tell me she was all right and
most thankful. I had another attack
last November and was so bad that l
could not rise from my chair without
assistance and could hardly lace up my
boots. I at once sent for more swamp
Root and after taking two bottles, am
more than glad that I am we'll again.
Ny age being seventy three, l am the
more convinced of the excellence OF
Swamp-Root.
Yours very truly
HENRY SEARLE,
90 Center ST. Little Rock, Ark.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
HUGH NEWELL DEAD.
Retired Farmer Expires Suddenly a.
Home in EIdora

Special to Times Republican.
Fldora, Dec. 16.-Hugh Newell, for
many years a prosperous farmer IN
Grundy county and who q few years
since moved with his family to this
city, died somewhat suddenly Friday
morning He had been in poor health
for number of months. In fact the
ftaher mother and one daughter had
anticipated spending the winter in
southern California, but Mr.. Newell S
health was such that they deemed the
trip inadv.sabIe. The cause of death
was heart trouble and diseases incident
to weakened old age. Hugh Newell was
born in Ireland and came to this coun-
try with his parents when lad Of )
years Of age. He was a man Of ire
mendous energy and genial disposition
and possessed the happy faculty of ac-
emulation. owning about a section of
Grundy county land besides other
property. The wife Of his youth and
eleven children. seven girls and four
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
Iowa at wash;noton n.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Rural mail
carriers were appointed as follows:
Clarion, David B. Swisher, substitute
Josie Swisher: Ida Grove, Redmond p.
Conard. substitute Harry Conard: LIE
Mars, John L. leighton, substitute
Frank Trafford.
The following Iowans We're granted
pensions: James B. Atkins, SIS; James
w. Bethards. $40: Joseph Bowdle, SIS:
Jacob Bowman. $50; Charles II. Cla-
yer SIS; Martha Dickey. s12; Charles
W. Harris, SIS; James n. Madden, $50;
Charles 1. Martin. SIS; Mary D. Nash,
s12: Narcisis Rowe, s12; Albert Shoe
maker. $40.
John T. Buckner, of Anamosa has
been appointed guard at the United
States penitentiary at Atlanta. Ga.
F. A. Scott of Grand Junction. H. w.
Householder Of Charlton, James McMil-
Ian of Sioux City, VI. r. Niehaus of
McClelland and r. z. Brown of Ames
have all been appointed veterinarian
inspectors in connection with the bu-
reau of animal industry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
CENSUS BUREAU RANKS HAWK
EYE STATE HIGH IN LEAD
ING CEREAL.
ILLINOIS IN FIRST PLACE,
KANSAS STANDS THIRD
Acreage Shows Considerable Decrease
But Value Larger BY Millions Of
Dollars-kansas Falls Down on Yield
The Governments Figures-Other
News.

Washington, Dec l6.-Iowa makes a
fine showing in the preliminary report
of the thirteenth census of corn crop
statistics for the United States. just
made public. The general summary
for the whole United States shows that
there was an increase of 3,469.360 acres,
or 81 per cent in the area planted to
corn. but a decrease of over 100 600
900 bushels. or 4.3 per cent in the pro-
duct. The corn lands in Iowa during
that period fell off more than half
million acres. or 80 per cent and the
product fell of nearly 100000 bu.h-
els. or more than 10 per cent The les
son that better methods of farming
are needed is obvious. But the value
Of the corn crop in Iowa increased dur
ing the decade over $4,000 900 or 1913
ger cent.
Kansas, which is another big corn
stat, failed TO make SO good a show
ing. During the decade the acreage
fell OF only l.9 bat the total produc
ton fell of more than 100000
bushels or 32.7 per cent. Nebraska
held its acreage about even. but there
was g decrease OF !. per cent in the
product
The largest acreage in corn was
found in 1893 as in 1893. in the states
O. Illinois. Iowa. and Kansas, in the
order named: these three states COM
binsl having an acreage in corn OF
-1.2s:.2.S acres. or rather more than
one-foUrth OF the total area planted in
corn.
IN acreage, the ten states ranking
highest for The ;1In ca. ais YaarS were.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
Sheldon.

SHeicon.
AT a special election Of Company
E. seth 1. y. c.. H. G. Geiger. who
was captain of a company at Galena,
ILL.,. before removing to this city. was
elected captain, Spencer Phelps was
elected first lieutenant and w. w.
sturtevant second lieutenant.
Sheldon.
Rev. L. H. Steinhoff, who came here
about two years ago 10 reorganize the
Baptist church. which had been with
OUT a pastor for several years, has
resigned to accept a call to Harlan,
Iowa, where he will assume his new
duties next sunday.
Webster City.
eight miles southeast of this city. had
press He attempted 70 push some hay
into the press with mis- foot while the
machine was in operation and got his
foot caught. Some Of the bones we're
broken and dislocated
Oewein.
Mr.. and Mrs. 2. r. Griffith have in
contemplation a long tramp. They
propose as soon as the spring opens
TO start out on a pedestrian tour TO
Denver. Colo, and possibly to the
coast, visiting a Des Noines. Kansas
City and Topeka enroute. The trip
will be for pleasure and as health
stimulant combined.
Anamosa.
Bert and Charles Mecum, the Iowa
bandits who are undergoing ter
year sentence in the Manitoba peni-
tertiary al Winnipeg for the attempted
murder Of policeman were taken into
court again and had seven years add
ed to their sentence FOR house break
ing. making it seventeen years. Boil
were greatly surprised.
Fort Dodge.
Lieutenant Carlson, of Waut.on, who
| is making a survey of the militia equip
ment of Companies T. and 9. has con
| demned a considerable part of the uni
forms as being too worn for further
service. These uniforms will be re.
| placed by newer ones. Because Com.
pany F is the newer company, fewer
| concentrations of it's uniforms wer,
! made.
| Boone.
| An agreement was reached Wednes
/ day between Master Mechanic Asme
I Of the c. & \. w. Railway Compan.
and Manager Snuff of the Boone Elec
| trio Company. whereby the electri
company has agreed to put on an ow
| car service from the round house I.
west Boone, commencing Jan. 1. Tn
service will consist of forty minut
cars. running between the, two point
| mentioned.
AIeona.
The appearance the past two week
| Of about thirty-five unpaid claims 70
the loss of farm animals thru the worl
| of dogs or wolves. caused the board o
supervisors to start a pretty thoroug
course Of investigation regarding tn
validity Of all this apparent whole
sale slaughter of domestic animals. TIL
cases filed aggregated ss75. and &C
cording to the treasurers report, tn
domestic animal fund on hand onl
footed up $1,0S0.90, which. if thes
claims were allowed, would leave blu
small balance for those who Nigh
have valid claims during the balanc
Of this year.
Alton.
Upon the information Of a ma
named Schmidt, of Hospers, A.
Cook, a restaurant keeper, Of Altol
was arrested for bootleggfng and take
before Justice OF the Peace job
Meyer. where he plead guilty and hi
case was turned over to the grand jur.
He is now on $1,000 bond awaiting til
setting Of the grand jury, Some tim
ago Cook was forced to take, out
government license on account of sell
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
Tr.er Nav. Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Traer. Dec 16.-Theodore Cohrt Is
taking treatment in Waterloo prepara-
tory to undergoing a surgical opera
ton for appendicitis. Mrs. Cohrt Is In
Waterloo with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Runner. on the
DR.. Daniel farm, have a new daughter.
Mrs. Henry Oschreck, of the Dysart
neighborhood. was operated upon in
Traer on Thursday for the removal
Of a tumor from her eye.
A postal savings bank was opened
in connection with the Traer postofficc
on Dec. Z. but to date not a dollar has
been deposited. The public seemingly
is content to deposit it's hard earned
cash in the banks.
Mckay Bros recently sold forty one
head of their full blood Holstein cattle
to a man in California, to be shipped
this month. They have been milking
fifty COWS of late, selling to the Eagle
Center creamery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Knoop have a
new daughter.
Miss Ella Reed. daughter of j. D. E.
Reed. was married at her home in
Rockwell City recently to a young man
of that city. They will make their
home in Rockwell City.
Buckingham is to lose Mckay Bros
On Wednesday they closed a deal for
the Hoover farm of 240 acres located
on the Eagle Center road. three miles
from Waterloo. They paid $3.50 per
acre. They propose turning the place
into dairy farm. They will build a
large barn on the place next spring and
next fall will move their large herd of
Holsteins to the place. Thus they will
have a close city market for the sale
of milk and cream.
Mrs A. Childs and Miss Flora Will
son will leave Tuesday for the south.
They will be absent several months.
They will likely spend most of the
time at WEIGH. La, where Mrs. Childs
mas a brother, Mr.. Lawrence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
D|SF|GURED WITH
SCALES AND CRUSTS
Eczema from Top Of Head to Waist.
Suffered Untold Agony and Pain.
Doctors Saidlt Could NotBe Cured.
Set Of Cuticura Remedies Success.
full When All Else Had Failed.

"Some time ago was taken with eczema
from the top Of my head to my waist. 1t
began with scales on my body. I suffered
untold itching and burning. and could not
sleep. was greatly dishgured with scales
and crusts. Ny ears looked Is II they had
been most cut Oh with razor, and my neck
was perfectly raw. ! suffered untold agony
and pain. I tried two doctors who said I
had eczema In its fullest stage, and that It
could not be cured. then tried other REM
edies to no avail. At last, I tried set OF
the genuine Cuticurs Remedies, which cured
me. CuticurA Remedies cured me Of eczema
praise them too highly.
II suffered with eczema about ten months,
but am now entirely cured, and I believe
Cuticura Remedies are the best skin cure
there Is" tSigned) Miss Matte J. shaner.
r. F. D. l. Boz 8. Dsncy. Mss, Oct. 81. 1910.
II had suffered from eczema about four
years when boils began to break out on
different parts OF my body. 1t started with
when II also spread over my face. The itching
was almost unbeatable at times. tried
different soaps and salves. but nothing seemed
to help me until began to use the Cuticurs
Soap and Ointment. One box Of them cured
me entirely. recommended them to my
sister for her baby who was troubled with
tooth eczema, and they completely cured
her baby" (Signed) Mrs. F. L. Narberger,
,Drehersville, Pa. Sept. 8, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment are sold by druggists and dealers
everywhere, liberal sample Of each, with
32page booklet on the slkin and hair, will
be sent. post-free, on application to Potter
Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Dept. %, Boston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
WILLIAM DlllAWAY, OF MuScA.
TINE. sUccuMss TO WOUNDS
At MEMPHIS.
WAS SHOT DURING CLASH
IN RAILROAD YARDS
DilIaway, Special Officer for illinois
Central. Mistaken for Striker During
Brought to Museatins for Burial
Other Iowa News.

Muscatine. Dec. 16.-George w. Dill
laway. 81 years old, who was shot in
an affray between deputy United
States marshals and Illinois Central
guards at Memphis, Tenn, on the night
of Dec. Z, died at the city hospital
there Thursday night. Captain Dill
laway went to Memphis seven years
ago from Muscatine, where his family
Is prominent
The announcement of the death OF
Mr. Dillaway was unexpected by his
Muscatine friends, as it was not known
by them that his condition was criti-
cal His sister. Mrs. l.. l.. Lane, of AIS
Pine street, was present at his bedside
during the past five days. having de-
parted for Memphis shortly after 1t
was learned of the fatal shooting. Mr..
Dillaway. who is very wellknown in
Muscatine. received the injury which
brought about his death when, while
acting as deputy United States mar
shall he was shot in the Nonconnah
Yards of the Illinois Central railroad.
The shooting, which cost two lives,
was brought about thru an error, the
Illinois Central guards and the United
other party for strikers and firing up
on each other.
VIII Dillaway, as he was popularity
known locally. was considered to be
one of the most efficient men in the
government service, and for years he
had been acting in a police capacity.
He was an expert safe man, being able
to open almost any lock and also knew
by reputation and sight practically ev-
cry yeggnlan and crook in the Missis-
sippi valley. His knowledge, which
had been picked up thru years Of OBJ
servation, made him an exceptionally
competent officer.
The body is expected to arrive in this
city today. accompanied by his wife
and sister. but no definite arrange
ments have been made for the funeral.
Married and Didn't Know II.
Des Moines, Dec. 16.-After having
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
New Hartford Brevi.ies.

Special to Times-Republican.
New Hartford, Dec. 16.-F>rank Hurl-
but, Of Mason City, son, and Harry
Hurlbut, Of Idaho, grandson Of Mrs. B.
Z. Hurlbut, are here. called by her
serious illness. She is very low and
there are small hopes Of her recovery.
NJ. W. Plummer has secured the job
of travelling salesman for the H. B.
Glove Company in southeastern Iowa.
Cecil Philo has been suffering for
several days with a case Of blood poi
soning in his left hand.
Arthur Seaver had one of his ears
nearly bitten off by horse he was
hitching.
Miss Nellie Ensign is visiting her
brother, Rev. c. T. Ensign, at Crystal
S. D. From there she will go to Eugene.
Ore, and spend the winter with an
other brother, Harry Ensign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
ANOTHER GUN ACCIDENT.

George Chase, Formerly Of Clear Lake,
Killed While Hunting in Canada.
Special to Times-Republican.
Clear Lake, Dec. 16.-News received
from Canada brings the sad intelligence
of the death of George Chase. For a
number of years he lived near this
city. It appears that he had been out
hunting and had shot a deer. He put
his gun in the wagon and it is thought
the Earring of the wagon caused it to
discharge, the ball striking him in the
shoulder. Injured, he started for the
nearest house and fell as he was en-
tering the gate and died. He was A
highly esteemed citizen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
Vinegar is Condemned.

Dubuque, Dec. 16.-In the case of the
government against seventy-five bar
rels Of vinegar shipped from Spielman
Bros. Company OF Chicago. to the John
T. Hancock company. III the federal
court, the jury returned a verdict
against the defendant. The barrels
were labeled pure cider vinegar.
when a test proved the contents i'm
pure. The court gave the defendant
sixty days 10 file $1,000 bond guaran-
teeins the goods to be branded as they
should be and for the costs.
IN lieu OF this the goods are to he
confiscated and sold and the costs and
fine paid
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
EIGHTH SUSPECT ARRESTED.
Charles Yarbrough, Farmer Near So
lon, Held as "BIack Handler"

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Dec. 16.-"Black Hand"
suspect. No. s, Charles yarhrough.
former farmer of Scion. working since
his divorce, in Newport township. near
Iowa City. has been arrested. and TAX
en- to Cedar Rapids. to appear before
United States Commissioner Harwo God.
Deputy United States Marshal NJ. L.
Healy. Of the latter city made the ar
rest. He declined to state wherein
Yarbrough was connected with the long
series of outrages here
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
NEARLY 10000 CARS.
Great Number Of Automobiles Regis
tered In Iowa In 1911,

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Dec. 16-At present the
number of auto number plates issued
by the secretary of the state for 1911
falls short Just ninetyseven of max
ing a total Of 10000. A few more may
be issued but probably not enough to
make even numbers. The new plates
those for 1912. will be sent out very
soon after Christmas to all who have
perfected their applications and paid
the tax. The state has purchased 35,
900 for next year. and some OF them
have already been received. The new
plates will be lighter and handsomer
than the old ones.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
rn1rsnrrUB11oAN IOWA. DrcrMBnR Is ,s11

she believed she was free from the
bonds Of matrimony, Ella G. Butler.
today Is a divorced woman. Mrs Butler
discovered yesterday that record Of
the decree Of divorce which was grant
ed her in 1906 had not been filed in the
. office Of the county clerk Her attorney
Immediately secured new decree from
Judge DeGraff which was properly fill
ed and recorded
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
Death invades Family Circle.

Muscatire. Dec. 16.-F'or the third
time within the present month death
claimed member of the Parsons fam
lily OF Let's last night. when David Par
sons. we'll known resident, succumbed
On Dec. l Mrs. Martha Cline passed
away. on Dec. ; her brother, Scion Pas
sons. died. while David Parsons death
followed ten days later. OF four broth
ers and sisters only Miss Ruth Parsons
survives
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16

boys. survive him. The funeral will be
held Sunday at o'clock from the home
in the Second ward and will be con-
Quoted by Rev. w. E. Stanley. pastor
Of the Baptist church.
Mrs. E. L. Carpenter is quite sick,
suffering with gastritis and heart
trouble.
Ex- Sheriff A. w. Mitterer, who has
been quite seriously sick at his home
in this city, is now thought to be on the
road to recovery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-16
IN acreage, the ten states ranking
highest for the TWO census years were:

But altho Kansas was the third in
area she dropped from third place in
total product in 1899 TO seventh place
il 1909. Illinois continues to be first
in total product and Iowa continues
to Dc second. the ranks Of ali the states
IN amount Of corn raised being as