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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02

proved in the family records by Beriah
Stafford Rathbun, OF Norwich, Conn,
another actual Son." who has favored
us with his portrait. The elder Rath-
bun was a mature man of twenty
three when Philadelphia old state
house bell proclaimed liberty through
out the land" and he lived to be
eighty eight. but his son has already
beaten his record by three years, for
he will reach his ninety second birth
day this fall.
Twin real Daughters" are the proud
boast OF the a. r. Chapter of Cedar
Rapids, Ia. these two interesting ca
ladies being Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Rus
sell and Mrs. Julia Ann Demary OF
Lake Odessa. Mich. daughters of John
Peter Frank. of the patriot forces
Last month they were the guests OF
honor at meeting of the Michigan
state Historical Society. a third real
Daughter" of their chapter is Mrs
Euphrasia Smith Granger. who two
years ago came to Washington as al
ternate for her regent.
Youngest "Reul Child"
The youngest real Daughter" is
said to be Mrs. Mary Ann Scott, OF
Midway. Mass. who was born De-
cember 20, 1851. when her father,
Thomas Clapp. a veteran of the Dor
chester Heights Guards. was in his
eighty-eighth year. He lived to be
ninety-four, and she is child of his
second wife.
The youngest actual Son" upon the
official list is Cyrus S. Rockwell, of
East Dickinson. n. Y, who is sixty
two Thus. Mrs Scott has the honor
of being the youngest surviving real
child" of the Revolution When she
was born Mrs. Hill. the eldest real
child. was a middie-aged woman In
her forty third year.
Although 1870 years have dropped be-
hind since CORVALLIS surrendered. we
still have one Revolutionary pensioner
upon the Federal roll, and Mrs. Phoebe
NJ. w. Painter. of Brookfeld, n. Y,
has the distinction of being the last
survivor of this class This old lady.
who entered her ninetieth year last
December, recently wrote me a letter,
from which i will quote a few para
graphs:
Father Ate Raw Corn.
MY fathers name was Jonathan
Woolley. He was born in Swan
sea. n. H. August 81, 1859. and died
in Vermont. July 81, ls4s. He enlisted
under Colonel Capron, of the Vermont
Volunteers. In l775. at the age OF
sixteen. and served under Gates and
Sullivan. He was at Saratoga at tho
surrender OF Burgoyne, and was at
some of the battles that took place at
Valley Forge. He was severely wound
ed In the back, but 1 do not know
at what battle. He suffered many
hardships, like the rest. 1 have heard
him tell of Valley Forge. about some
one driving in with corn when they
were so hungry that they dipped in
their old, hats and took the corn and
ate 1t as 1t was.
~ came to New York State in 1899,
and was marriedsin December. 1S4l, to
Russell Painter. OF this union were
born six children four OF whom are
living. two sons and two daughters.
II am cripple now, having broken
my hip nearly seven years ago. and
am almost entirely dependent on 9TH
ers to do for me- l am great suf-
ferer. as I am unable to eat scarcely
anything on account OF a partially
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
GEORGE EATON, PRIMoHAR "Po.
rAro MAN." AND HELPER.
HAVE GRAVE. EXPERIENCE.
UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR
OWING TO DRiFTEp SNOW
Bushels Of Potatoes Were Stored,
Built. Fire to Keep "spuds" From
Freezing and Couldn't Get out-Not
Found Until Day Following.

Primghar, Jan. George Eaton, of
this city, known as the potato man"
by reason of his large interest in
"spuds," together with his helper, had
an experience during the recent bliz-
card in this section which taught them
a lesson.
Mr.. Eaton has several thousand
bushels of potatoes stored In a large
cave near town, awaiting a favorable
market for shipment. He and his help
er went to the cave to care for the
spuds. They entered thru the only
door, closing it after them, built fire
in the stove and too kother precautions
against the freeze. This occupied them
probably an hour.
When they attempted to leave the
cave they could not open the door. the
snow having drifted over it to a depth
of several feet. After repeated at
tempts to reach the outer air the men
made themselves as comfortable as
they could, the air meanwhile becom-
ing more unbearable. knowing that
their continued absence would be no.
ticed and q search made for them.
Help did not arrive. however, as soon
as they expected, for it was not until
the day following their entrance into
the cave that Mrs. Eaton became
alarmed. She sent one of their chill
dren to the cave to ascertain the trou-
BILE. The boy saw the snow filled stair
way and at once OWNED that his faith
er was imprisoned and, alarming the
neighbors the snow was shoVeled away
and the men released. hungry, thirsty
and rather weak from breathing the
impure air so long.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
Professor VAN MEET REPoRTo
LARGE CROWDS At ALL
TOWNS.
FIRST WEEK OF TOUR
ENDS At CARROLL
Lecturers Addressing Average Of 100
People Per Day-CattIe Are Best
Ever Carried on Special Dairy Train
Farmers Appreciate Efforts Of
State Association.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Jan. ?.-Prof. Homer H..
Dill, the university of Iowa taXidermist.
who Is to head the Layson island expe-
dition. rejoices over the action Of the
United States government, which has
endorsed and planned for the expedi-
ton, following Prof. c. c. Nutting's
trip east for the purpose Of securing
the governments sanction. Professor
Nutting secured Professor Dill's APP
pointment as chief of the expedition to
the deep seas of the tropics, and the
government authorities believe the ma
tional museums, as we'll as those OF
Iowa university. will be benefited vast
ly by the expedition.
Iowa university men who will &C
company the voyagers are Professor
Dill. S. U. L.: Horace c. Young. Fargo,
n. D., president of the liberal arts COL
lege senior class, and Clarence Albrecht
OF Waverly.
The expedition will sail for Laysan
island from San Francisco, on the
United States transport Sheridan. on
April 5, and the United States revenue
cutter Thetis wi lcarry the scientists
from Honolulu, where they will arrive
few days before the second voyage
begins. The Thetis will lsail about
April Is.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
FUNERAL OF MRS. THOMAS.
Was Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.. c. A.
Bomber, Pioneer Of Iowa Falls.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Jan. 9.--The body OF the
late Mrs. w. l.. Thomas. OF Chicago.
was brought here yesterday for inter
ment In Union cemetery this afternoon
Mrs. Thomas was formerly Miss Luz
ella Bamber. of this city and was II
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. BAN
Der, pioneer resident. Mrs. Thomas UNI
derwent an operation about year ago
and never fully recovered and for the
past ten weeks had been Il great suf-
ferer. She was born In this city Sept.
"a, 1866 and was married to Mr. Thorn
as in 1856. The family lived for 4 num-
Der of years at Livermore, where MIR,
Thomas was engaged In the mercan-
tile business. The deceased Is survived
by her husband and one son. Gerald q.
Thomas. OF Cleveland, o. Other sur
viving relatives are her parents OF this
city, a sister, Miss Clara Bamber. and
a brother. Roy G. Bamber. OF Jackson
Mich. Mrs. Thomas was fe-lons
member of the Methodist church and
the services today were conducted by
Rev. MIR Bishop, Of the local church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
Traer News Briefs.

Special to Times Republican.
Traer. Jan. 9-Dr. and Mrs. Wagner
moved into their new home on First
street. They have spent con siderable
money improving their residence and
now have comfortable home.
Vance Kavenda was here from Hardin
county recently He and his sister Will
quit the farm near Iowa Falls next
month, their father having rented 1t
for next year.
Adolph Dolezal moved onto the My
ron Green farm last week.
Miss Anna Scharfenberg on the 18th
will begin work in the postoffice.
Grin Finch. who has been farming
the f. W. Wood farm, northwest OF
town. left with his effects for Oregon
county, Missouri. where he owns some
land He will farm Levi VENTS farm
this season. The family are visiting in
Boone before their departure for the
south.
John Anderson. who sold his farm
north Of Dinsdale year ago and moved
to Oklahoma, is to come back to Tama
county. He will locate In Traer until
he can secure farm.
Over $500 of the assessment sewer
tax OF $4,000 to be paid by property
been paid.
John Reimers and family Will make
their home in Traer at least for the
present. Mr.. Reimers thinks OF locating
on the Pacific coast and will take a
trip thru the west soon for the purpose
OF selecting a location.
] Miss Marie Boettcher went to Ober-
lin. o.. to begin course in music.
Emil EhlerS near Dinsdale recently
| shipped from Traer car Of cement
blocks for new residence TO be erected
in the spring at a cost OF $4,000 OF
more
John MCGOWAN, the Alnity farmer
who recently went to Iowa City for an
| operation on his eyes. is doing we'll
The operation. for the removal Of cat
aracts, promises to be successful and
he will likely enjoy good eyes again
He will not be able to leave the hospi-
tai for week at least.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
Northern Io1ua Items
Humboldt.

Humboldt.
Charles Huey has just completed the
construction Of mammoth elevator
and is now buying grain.
Mason City.
The Minneapolis Threshing Machine
Company has completed plans for the
erection at Mason City Of a $35 900
warehouse.
Waterloo.
1t is the intention Of the Plymouth
Congregational Society to erect a
church building in keeping with the
present needs and the future prospects
of the society and, as soon as suitable
site can be secured and plans are APP
proved. Waterloo will have another
creditable addition to her already fine
collection of churches.
Fort Dodge.
The Trust Book & Credit Company,
have sold their Fort Dodge office to
Emmett j. Kelley and James F. Bar
ton. The change will be merely one
Of ownership. as the same office force
will have charge of the work as is now
employed by the company. and Messrs.
Barton and Kelley will continue to de-
vote their time to their legal business.
Sioux City.
Albert Cobb. aged 6s years, was
found dead in his home on Emerson
Heights late Thursday afternoon by a
driver for the H. C. Bryant Grocery
Company. From the appearance Of the
corpse. which was lying face down
ward Mr.. Cobb must have been dead
for several hours. for his body was
frozen. Coroner Carver said the man
evidently had died from apopleXy. and
did not think he would hold an inquest
Cobb had lived the life of a hermit the
past five years.
Sioux City.
Frank Hesse. aged AS real estate
man living here, was seriously. If not
fatally, injured in a fall from a passen-
ger train Tuesday night. near Sibley
His wife and daughter. Antoinette, left
Tuesday night for that place in res
ponse to n telegram. Mr.. Hesse for
several years was employed by the
New York Life Insurance Company
with headquarters in Sioux City. Hopes
for hts recovery were expressed by
physicians attending him at latest ad-
vices.
Sioux City.
Ignatius l. Murphy formerly with
the Union Advocate and more recently
publisher or the Sioux City Democrat.
Is seriously Ill at ST. Vincents hospital
of pneumonia. He was near deaths
door Wednesday. but the attending
physician has since noted change for
the better and entertains hopes for his
recovery. Mr.. Murphy is a son Of the
famous "Corn Cake" Murphy, who did
80 much In foreign lands to spread the
fame Of United States corn and corn
DrOducts
Dubuque.
Ethel Byerson, young woman about
Is years Of age, was arraigned in police
court Thursday on a charge OF stealing
fur coat from the dressing room at
the Colonial Hall during the holidays.
The young woman was adjudged guilty
by the court and was sentenced to thir-
ty days in the matron's quarters. The
girl stoutly maintains that the coat was
given her by her beau as Christmas
present She made this statement to
her father when he first asked her
where she hid como into possession OF
the garment. and she has chung to 1t
'tenactously ever since.
corrsctionvills.
Some weeks ago the children Of Mr..
and rms. VIII CARRIER were taken Ill Of
the measles. sybn, the oldest. child.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
MoNrouR FARMER DEAD.
Hugh Montgomery Dies Sunday Even.
ina After Two Months Illness.

ina After Two Months illness.
Special to Times-Republican.
Montour, Jan. 9.-Hugh Montgomery,
well-known farmer living one and
one-half miles southeast OF this place,
died Sunday night at o'clock after a
two months illness due to liberation Of
the stomach.
Mr.. Montgomery was ~ years old on
Aug 3 last. He was born at Arba.
County Cavan, Ireland, and came to
America in 1881. He settled in this
county during the fall Of that year, and
has lived here ever since. He was
married seven years ago. his wife hav-
ing been DR.. Laura A. Tenney Aside
from the widow one son. 6 years old,
survives. Mr.. Montgomery also leaves
one brother. Robert Montgomery. OF
Montour, and four sisters. The lat
ter are Mrs. Anna Mcbride, of Hub
bard; Mrs. Sarah Matter, of Highland
township, Tama county; Miss Maggie
Montgomery, OF Ames, and Miss Matte
Montgomery who made her home with
her brother Hugh.
Mr.. Montgomery was a member of
the Montour Methodist church.
1t is likely that the funeral will be
held Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
LONG FIGHT, MUCH FAITH.
John Hall, erosion. Rsnsws Suit
Against Railroad For $4,000 Damages

SpecIaI TO Times Republican.
Creston. Jan. 9.-John Hall, the vet
eran iceman OF this city. has recon-
menced his suit against the c. B. & @.
Railroad Company for $4,000 dam
ages for personal injuries he claims he
sustained in loading ice at Lake Pepin
several years ago. alleging gross care
lessness on the part of the railroad com
pany for his injuries. The case has been
tried and retired and appealed. but
Mr.. Hall has not lost faith yet and pro-
poses to have another try at the Janu-
airy term Of court. He has also named
as co-defendants, w. d. Eaton. j. S.
Woods, ID. w. Higbee. G. w. Fogg and
j. w. Reynolds, the last three Of this
place, whom he claims have conspired
and confederated with the railroad COM
pany to defraud him out of his rights
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
SUES UNKNOWN OFFENDERS.
Iowa City Attorney Claims Forgery in
Poll Tax Assessment.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Jan. 9.--At;orney Frank
lin B. kimhall has filed a charge OF
forgery against unknown city officials
or somebody having access to the city's
books. Kimball alleges he was nprop-
erlN assessed with poll'ax, without IL
legal notice, and that an unknown per-
son signed his (Kimbalrs) name to
notice stub in the city clerks books, in
order to provide seeming evidence that
kimball, himself. had acknowledged
service. The lawyer refuses to pay the
polltax penalty. and the case may be
fought out in the courts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
DWELLING HOUSE FAMINE.
Fort Dodge Supply Of Rentabe Prop
srty Seriously Short.

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. Jan. 9.-Fort Dodge is
suffering from a famine in rentable
houses Hundreds of people during the
past few months have been trying to
secure residences in this city but have
been unable to. Many small but sub
stantial businesses also would like to
move to this city if they could find
suitable storerooms for rent at reason
able figures.
Thirty travelling men are living in
Eagle Grove who would move to Fort
Dodge II they could find homes in which
to live" said a prominent real estate
agent yesterday. II turn away on an
average of ten people day who ask
me if have houses for rent. 1 know
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
BARRETT TO LEAVE UNIVERSITY
Registrar to Become Financial Man.
aaer of Polytechnic Institute.

Iowa City. Jan. Sc. c. Barrett,
registrar of the university of Iowa. has
accepted the position OF financial man
ager of the Throop Polytechnic lnsti-
tute Of Pasadena, Ca. and Will take up
his new duties some time during the
latter part of February. His formal
resignation has not yet been made but
this will be presented to the university
authorities in q few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
BOY SHOOTS BROTHER.
Howard County Youth Loses Life in
Hunting Accident.

Special to Times-Republican
Elma. Jan. "A sad accident oc-
CURED here. Francis and Edward Kane,
brothers, were out hunting rabbits.
They had concluded their hunt and were
returning home. Francis, the younger
boy, was walking ahead and Edward
says that ne was carrying the gun I'M
der his arm with his hands in his
pockets. In some way 1t was discharged
the entire contents striking Francis in
the body, just above the hip. Surgical
aid was Immediately summoned, but
the boy only lived about three hours.
The older boy is distracted with grief.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
Doctor Watson conv.le.eent.
AL to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Bode, Jan. DIR. +. l.. Watson. who
was hurt at Fort Dodge last November
by being hit by Great Western train
while riding in an auto with r. I.
Mayer, who was killed at the same
time, arrived home few days ago.
The doctor can not gt around much
yet. even with crutches. and will be
confined to the house for some time 1t
1t understood that he will bring action
against the railroad company for dam
ages
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
Peculiar Damage Case.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Jan. 81. b. Hun has
filed n peculiar claim against Iowa
City. demanding $4,000 damages. He
alleges that City Engineer c. r. Dey
discharged him when he was serving
the city as n steam engineer. giving
the service to contractor. engaged In
paving. The city engineer alleges thai
Hun clashed with the c:ys inspector,
necessitating the Airing"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
odd Sores
DUE 70 DISEASED BLOOD

Every symptom Of an old sore sug-
rests diseased blood. The inflamma-
Sion, dischaIGe, disco1ored flesh, and
the fact that local applications have
no permanent effect toward healing
the ulcer, shows that deep down in
the system there is q morbid cause for
the sore. But more convincing proof
that bad blood is the cause for these
places is furnished by the fact that
even removing the sore or ulcer by
surgical operation does not cure; they
always return. Nature will heal any
sore IL the blood is pure aud healthy,
but until the circulation is cleansed
Of all impure matter and supplied
with nourishing and plasmic qualities
the infected condition of flesh is
OBLIGED to remain. SIS. S. heals
Old Sores in a perfectly natural way.
It goes into the blood, removes the
impurities and morbid matters, adds
1,ourishing qualities to this vital
fluid, and brings about the very con-
"a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
GoIdthw.ite Succeed. Self.

Boone, Jan. 9.-Congressman Frank
p. Woods has recommended the re-
appointment OF s. G. Goldthwaite, the
present postmaster at Boone. to sue.
coed himself in the position. Mr.
C;oldthwaite became postmaster in jan
uary, 1907, and has held the office one
term. Horace Moffatt. who has served
efficiently as assistant postmaster for
a number Of years. will be continued
in his present capacity for the ensuing
wear
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
All Except Two R.Inst atsd.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Jan. 9.-Thirty three OF
tho thirtyf1ve students suspended
from the College OF Dentistry. 8. U. L.,
for cutting class. have been reinstated
after being subjected to severe penal
ties. in the shape of lost credits. hard
examinations. etc. The two ring lead
ers will be kept under n cloud for some
time before reinstatement follows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
DISTRESSING FATALITY.
Little Boy Accompanying Father Haul
ing Ice Victim Of Singular Accident.


ing Ice Victim Of Singular Accident.
Special to Times-Repubican.
Iowa City, Jan. 9.-Master Forrest
Workman, the 6-year-old son of John
Workman, Coralville farmer, was fat
ally injured on a country road west of
town and died few minutes after
wards, Saturday afternoon. His father
was hauling ice and the wagon was as
cending q hill, when the lad leaped off
the seat to the ground, to lessen the
load. Arriving at the top OF the hill.
the boy made a dash to the wagon,
slipping and plunging head first under
1t. He was not run over, but his head
struck tire violently, and blood yes
sci in the brain was ruptured. The
father picked the lad up and started for
a house, but the boy expired in his
arms
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
SUFFERS THIRD STROKE.
Mrs. J. s. Chapman, Of Nora Springs
in Critical Condition.

Special to Times Republican.
Nora Springs. Jan. 9.-Mrs. j. S.
Chapman, one of the prominent women
of this locality, is in a serious condition
She has had two strokes of paralysis
and is now suffering with the third and
1t is not expected that she can rally
Her daughter was called from Mason
City and her son. Al Chapman. and Mrs.
Beaver have been called from their
home in North Dakota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09

little brother with 22-caliber rifle the
bullet passing up the left nostfil and
burying itself under the right eye. The
child was taken to q physician and the
bullet located by an x-ray and remov-
ed. Unless complications result, the
child Is expected to recover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09

these people also are turned away by
the other real estate men Of the city"
Attic those on the inside Claim IL
per cent interest can be realized on the
investment OF money In rentable
houses. none OF Fort Dodge's moneyed
men seen willing to 90 into that busi-
ness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
Burned While eIackino Stove

SpeCIdI 10 TlmeS-tepubI1Can.
Creston, Jan. s.-While backing a
stove. Saturday. Miss Emma Koeing Of
Greenfield, was badly burned by the
explosion of the backing mixture
which she had thinned with gasoline
A surgeons attention was necessary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09

Medicines that aid nature are all
ways most effectual. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. 1t
allays the cough relieves the lungs,
opens the secretions and aids nature in
restoring the system to healthy con-
dition. Thousands have testified to its
superior excellence. Sold by all dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09

bers. 1ts use makes rich, red, healthy
blood, which nourishes all flesh it's
sues instead Of injecting them with
the virulent matter which keep old
sores open. Special book on Old
Sores and any medical advice free.
TN SWIFT sPEC11lo co.. Atlanta, a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09

IOWA CENTRAL
NORTH BOUND Leavs.
Twin Cities Mail (daily)... $3.50 .. m.
Mason City Mail (ex. SUM-. 5:ss D. m.
Twin Cities Limited daily 1855 q, m.
Local Freight Cex. Sun.) -. 700 q. N.
SOUTH BOUND
Ct. Louis and Kansas City
Man daily ............. $3.50 p. N.
Peoria Expfess lex. SUM-. $500 q N.
81. Louis and Peoria L::a!tea
!, ,(daily) .................. s:ls q. m.
Local Freight (ex. SUM- ...13: 20 ,. n.
STORY CITY BRANCH
Lsavs. Arrive.
- . IA. stock Expeess
c. 0an.l ..............s o:lS, q. -.
$50 =. lli.sl (ex oan1 S:Ss :. =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09
GIRL AecidentaIIx Shot.

Special to Times Republican.
Creston. Jan. Gay, the little s.
ar-old daughter of Elias Moore, of
this place, was accidentally shot by her
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-09

O1SlOuS UudI arc
n necessary be-
fore any sore
can heal. S.S.S.
is . perfect
blood purifier,
acting directly
on the circu1a-
ton through
the stomach and