Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-18
Northern Io1ua Items

Cedar Falls.
Prospects for the right of way for
the interurban to Dixie are looking bet
ter the past few days. A number OF
concessions have been made that give
the promoters Of the enterprise much
encouragement.
Fort Dodge.
William Spooner Will be given a pre-
liminary hearing this noon on the
charge of malicious destruction of the
! telephone company's property. 1t is al
legged that on two occasions Spooner
has cut down trees and instead OF us
ing block and tackle as he should
have done, maliciously let the trees
| fall on the telephone wires.
Danbury.
The dedication of the fine new st.
Mary's Catholic church, which was
completed here recently. has been
postponed until early in May. This
church, which was erected at a cost Of
about $4,000, is perhaps the best
church in Woodbury. county outside of
Sioux City, and its dedication will be
great event in this section of the
county.
Sioux City.
Patrolman Edward Becker received a
telegram announcing the sudden death
Of his mother, Mrs. Fannie Becker.
aged IS, in Rhode Island er he
received another telegram announcing
the death of his father. Carl Becker.
aged o. The shock of his wife's
death was more than the elder Mr..
Becker could stand. Mr.. and Mrs.
Becker were buried side by side in
New York City.
Sioux City.
Members of the police force have
been ordered to watch for two neck
ties which were stolen from the home
Of Florence Guest Wednesday night.
They are just two ordinary cravats. but
in case they are found encircling the
neck of some man, the police will have
clew which may lead to the arrest
of the burglar At the time the neck
ties were taken the sum of S27.05 was
secured.
Monticello.
Fire of unknown origin almost totally
destroyed the splendid brick residence
OF Daniel Hinke. a farmer near Bell
vue. There were only the two Hinke
children in the house at the time the
fire was discovered and, with the help
of neighbors. they were able to save
a piano. a cooking range and a sew
ing machine All OF the remaining
furniture was totally destroyed at a
loss Of $500. partially covered by in
surance.
vinton.
Word has reached here that Law
renee Finley, who attempted the murder
of Charles Baumgardner, one of the
Rock Island detectives at Cedar Rapids
on Dec. II, 1909, has been granted
parole and will get his freedom some
time during this week. He was given
a 3O-year indeterminate sentence at the
Anamosa reformatory. 1t is not stated
where he will be placed but IL IS stated
that he will not be allowed back to
Vinton among his old associates. The
action Of the parole board seems to
meet with the entire approval OF this
community.
Humboldt.
The sieners of the petition asking
for the selection OF George Clevidence
for Humboldts new postmaster. which
petition was sent to Congressman
Frank Woods. and also the other va
rious candidates, have this week re-
ceived letters from Woods announcing
the fact that he has sent the name of
Clevidence. ex-sherin OF Humboldt
county. to the postofYice department as
his selection to hn the now expired
term. The final action on this matter
has as yet not been reported, but It
is supposed that the selection Of Clevi-
dence will be confirmed
Anamosa.
David Osborne, farmer q few miles
north Of town, came to Anamosa on
business and was approached by two
young mon named Hamilton and
Sherman. who asked him for loan
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