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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04

ing Of that particular boat at Juneau,
for 1t was just at the time when the
first reports OF gold strike in the
Klondyke region many hundred miles
In the interior. had first reached the
sailing point and where 1t was
given to the outside world In
the excitement and rush to-
wards the promising opportunities, a
party of men including Frank Novak
pawned their possessions purchased a
community outfit" and started on a
long journey, inland. Across the first
mountain range the head waters Of the
Youkon river We're encountered, and
there the party built and equipped a
boat using rough logs for material. 1t
was at this point that a stranger APP
peared from the following of the first
rush, and he took especial interest in
the movements of Mr.. Novak but In
no wise making himself known. Down
the long lakes, thru narrow channels.
hundreds OF miles. the party coursed
their way, enduring hardship and
avoiding dangers until the middle of
July. Four months later. they landed
at Dawson Ci,y, the region of the gold
strike.
Is Finally Captured.
Some time after landing it appears.
Frank Novak was summoned to the
office of the inspector OF the province,
and was there notified that he was
under arrest. He was not surprised. In
cidentally he had picked up San
Francisco paper, and glancing over it's
headlines had read Of the offer Of Gov
ernOr Shaw to reward the arrest OF
Frank Novak, upon a charge of the
murder OF Murray. The news compelled
Mr. Novak to abandon his further ne
gotiations for the trip. and he immed-
lately wrote a latter to Hon. Cato Sells,
Vinton, Iowa, and one to his family,
in which he apprised them of his
whereabouts and stated that he was
starting back to Iowa. He gave as
his reason for leaving without notice.
the intensity OF his feeling over his
and discoura cement had challenged his
better judgment and had taken him
away in the belief that he could get
fresh start in life. unattended by, the
reflection or the hindrances of his past
experiences. Just after mailing these
letters he was placed under arrest.
The letters in question were properly
delivered as addressed and reached
their destination about the same time
he arrived at Vinton In company with
an officer.
Organized an Orchestra.
During the administration of w. A.
Hunter, warden at Anamosa, when that
was a prison and not reformatory,
Frank Novak effected the organization
Of an orchestra. He was himself a mu-
scian, and started the movement by
olayinu a violin with pianO accountant
ment. Mr.. Novak bought or otherwise
secured instruments for both a band
and orchestra, and he trained the men
from the start. In the prison school
and library. Mr.. Novak was a moving
spirit. If that prison was without a
soul, Frank Novak put one there by
means of music, study and good read
ing. If that prison was region where
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04

was disdatned, Frank No
yak induced the brotherhood spirit to
prevail, for many men were impelled
10 write letters, and to seek the good
that the world would not offer them,
unless they asked-and letters were the
medium Of bringing growing and
staple spirit into these dark places.
Becomes Photographer.
"Along in 1903, when the work of the
record department had called for
photography. Frank Novak took up the
work He knew nothing OF that sci
ence, but study was second nature to
him. and he soon made creditable
studio of the prison department. In
1907, when the laws were changed so
that all men convicted OF murder or
treason, and all men under 80 yeors
Of age, were committed to Fort Mad
ison, and Anamosa was changed from
a prison to q reformatory. Frank No
yak, together with hundred others.
was transferred to Fort Madison. Here
he found unbrOken ground for his la
bors-and difficult place to work. He
took charge Of the photograph depart
ment there and when the right time
came, under Warden n. n. Jones. and
helped by Deputy McKaig. he began
again the introduction OF music. by
playing march or overture with
piano accompaniment. in chapel. This
was followed by a long struggle. but
when the present warden. j. c. San
ders, appeared, Mr.. Novak was allowed
to broaden out, and soon an orchestra,
band and elee club were in evidence.
The musical organizations of both An
amosa and Fort Madison have become
permanent"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04
ENDows WIFE WITH NAME.
Negro Applicant for License stumps
Clerk at Sioux CITY,

Sioux City. Sept. deputy Clerk
Trip thought he was seeing things for
q few minutes when an application
for a wedding license was pushed
across the desk by a negro resident Of
the city bearing the name, Levi w. II,
c. a. II. D. j. L. Washington. Collect
ing his usual composure and repress
ing with difficulty the inclination to
smile. he asked the meaning of these
particular titles, and after filling In the
license blank, the name read as fol-
lows: Levi William Henry Clifton
Archibald Harrison Dickerson Jones
Ludareius Washington. Mr.. Wash
ington remarked that the only thing
that saved him from the fate of Il
longer name was shortage Of neigh
bors back in "Old Naginny." The lady
who is to be made possessor OF so many
names is Mrs. Ophe!ia Ramsey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04
HIRED MAN ExPlAiN9 NUMER.
Gus RECENT BURoLARlEs At
FARM HOMES.
DIVERTED SUSPICION eY
PLAYING INJURED HERO
Bound Self to Bedpost and Suffered
From Partial Paralysis for Three
Wseks-Youns Man Brought TO Iowa
With Orphan Children Several Years
Ago.
! TO Times Republican.

Special TO Times Republican.
Traer, Sept quite sensation
was sprung in our little city the last of
the week when the findings of the de-
tective. who had been employed to
ferret out the recent burglary at the
Robert Young home were made known.
This farm home. one milo west OF
Traer, had been hurgla riZed three times
within the last several months and 1t
seemed to be by some one perfectly
familiar with the surroundings. The
last attempt was made the evening
of Aug. s. when the family was in
town, and no one at home but the hired
man. who was found gagged and tied
to the bedpost. Altho the house had
been ransacked. nothing was missed the
last time but 80 cents belonging to the
hired. man. Excitement ran high. The
young man, Max Balfour, seemed to
be suffering greatly from his ordeal.
claiming to have no use whatever or
his limbs or right arm. He was bed
fast for nearly two weeks and as soon
as he was able to be moved was
brought down town and given cleo
trical treatment. after which he seemed
slowly to recover.
In the meantime splendid young
man by the name of Ernest sutton. who
was working in the neighbour God. was
arrested on suspicion. but being able
to prove his Whereabouts on the event
full night he Of course was released
from custody. Altho entirely inno-
cent he felt he was 80 disgraced that
he has left these parts and gone to
his home in Indiana.
And now comes the surprise. The
detective after tracing the evidence up
hit by bit and finding everything point
ing to young Balfour as the culprit.
finally confronted him with the evil
dence and succeeded In getting fun
confession that he had tied himself and
thGt so far as the par a!ysis was con-
cerned he was shamming from the
start
While 1. Is considered a good Joke
on the physician who treated him
three weeks. the humor of the situation
dies right there.
The lad was one Of a carload OF chill
dren who were sent out from New
York for adoption some twelve or four
teen years ago and was given a home
and name by Mr.. and Mrs. William
Baifour. very highly respected and
well tn do people who have lavishcd
every kindness on the boy. who is now
II years old
Just what action further will be TAX
en- in the matter is not known
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04
Southern Io1ua Items

attempted to right it without lessen
ing the speed he headed straight for
Thul, who jumped and gave up his
cycle which was run over by the auto
1t took some time to get the latter out
of the ditch ard the broken wheel to
Alleman, but Ii was considered very
fortunate that the loss was financial
one only. Will didn't get off half so easy
Monday. While reading meters for the
city he had occasion to go to the home
where he was badly bitten by an Eng
lish bull dog that has shown vicious
tendencies for long time. At last ac
counts the dogs had not been killed.
Fairfield.
A. Hoover, aged Is. was found dead
Thursday morning in his bed at the
home of his son law. S. A. Allen, the
Burlington agent at Linby. Mr. Hoover
had been in his usual health. seeming
y, when he retired but in the morning
when the family sought to awaken him
they found he was dead. Coroner
Gaumer was notified, but as the death
was due clearly to natural causes, the
verdict of the physician who was
summoned, being that heart failure
was the cause, DR.. Gaumer did no.
think an inquest necessary. Mr.. Hoov
er had resid ID in Linby only a short
time, coming there from Gladwin. his
former home.
Newton.
Celet Stark. The Show King" alias
Mark Lawrence, alias NJ. II. Howard.
who created quite sensation here
last spring. while in the city with the
Gilpin hypnotic shows. is dead at In
dianapolis Stark is the man who drew
check for s72 upon Dubuque bank.
and upon the endorsement of Henry
Carl had it cashed at the Citizens
Bank of this city. The check was
worthless and the officers have been
looking for Stark since that time. They
had just located him and were abous
to lay mold of him so that he could be
returned to this city to face trial in
the October term of court on a charge
Of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses when the silent messenger re-
lieyed them of the trouble.
erosion.
Two Creston homes were burglarized
at an early hour Thursday morning
The home of James Boyd. 402 North
Birch street, was broken into and en-
tered before o'clock. and at o'clock
the same morning DR. J. w. Coakley
was awakened by the noise OF burglars
in his home at 4O6 North Maple street
That the Boyd home had been burg
larized was not discovered until Mr..
Boyd arose at an early hour The bold
culprit succeeded in ransacking this
home and obtaining about 81 or 50 in
money belonging to the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd without awaken
ing any member of the family. A
pocketbook belonging to Mrs. Boyd was
in the same drawer as that of the little
girl. but the robber evidently overlook
ed this. II is evident that all he was
after was money, as nothing else was
missing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04
pows Now. Briefs.
Special to Times Republican.

Special TO IlmeS-Republlcan.
Dows, Sept. Airs. A. ~ Denge,
died yesterday afternoon after a short
Illness She was n daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. S. Capellen and was mar
r!ed two years ago to A. d. Denger
She was a member Of the NJ F.. church
and very popular young lady
Thursday at 3 o'clock was celebrated
the marriage Of Miss Lura Grace Mat
teson To Thomas G. Anderson. OF Vim
cent. Iowa. Miss Mattcson is the
daughter OF Rev. and Mrs. Mattcsoi
and is n very popular young lady. In
vitations were issued to all members
and friends OF the Methodist church
The ceremony was performed by the
brides father. They will make their
home at Ann Arbor. Mich. after Oct /
Miss Eva Cole left last night for
Lynden, Wash. where she Will tea CHI
the coming year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04
BABE FATALLY BURNED.
Nashua Boy Of Years Sets Barn on
Fire With Serious Results.

Nashua, Sept 4.--Rex. the 2-year- old
son of Max McCregor Il mile north of
town, sustained fatal injuries by burn
ing when, as a result of his playing
with matches, the rarn was set on fire
at 1880 Saturday. The mother noticed
smoke coming from TIE Darn and ran
as East as she co,lll to the scene. Even
then dense smoke filled the building.
and she would 3ot have been able t"
find her child if she had no: stumbled
over him.
The little boy presented a horrible
picture. His clothing had been burned
away and his body was biacilened by
the flames. Mrs McI'asor licked up
the little form and hurried out ~ the
doomed bull ling. \ Cow moments
lcrger and .escle would have been i'm
possible. The lad is still living, but
with no hope of recovery.
The barn and contents and adjacent
sheds were destroyed. BY strenuous
laho on the part of neighbors the
house was saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04
Rue Wins Indian Trophy.

Spirit Lake, Sept. I'll. w. Rue Of
Jackson, Mimi won the national In
dian handicap cup here yesterday
breaking twenty-five targets from
scratch. In the three days meet after
shooting at 200 targets a day Fred
Gilbert had the high score. having
broken $50 Of the 500 II. o. Heikes
OF Dayton. Ohio, was next with 562
George Maxwell of Hastings. Neb. next
with sci: William Ridley OF Oskaloosa
Iowa. a59: and F. F.. Slocum Of Water
town. S. D.. next with 55s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04
Nov,k Reache, Alaska.

"a month later, March 4. the date
of McKinley's Inauguration. Mr.. Mo-
yak landed at Juneau, Alaska. He had
gone from Omaha. to Portland. thence
to Seattle, from which point he had
boarded steamer for Alaska. Mr..
Novak had left Walford with a limited
amount of money. just what he hap
pened to have in his pockets at closing
time the night his store burned. And
when he arrived at Juneau he was
without funds. He had gone az far
from his troubles as his money would
take him, and It was his intention to
find employment and begin life enew.
Fortune seemed to turn with the land
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-04

To cleanse and whiten the
teeth, remove tartar and
prevent decay.
To disinfect the mouth, de-
.stroy disease germs, and
purify the breath.
To keep artificial teeth and
Henderson gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1911-19??, 1911-10-26
Used Another Mans Leus.

In the hall of the house of represent
atiVes there is a painting of George
Washington. He looks most COM
handing person, with the stature Of
u giant and a faultless physique But
looking at the portrait recently a pub
lie man commented:
Chat is a good deal of q sham.
George Washington never looked like
that, though I've no doubt he would
have been proud to appear so magnia-
cent
Notice the legs" the speaker con-
tinued. They are perfect beauties,
but they are not Washington's. They
are the legs of General Smith of New
Jersey. soldier of the Revolution.
ut happened this way" he explain
ed in conclusion: Washington had
quite unimpressiye legs, and the artist
who painted that picture was so dis
satisfied with their shape that he per-
suaded General Smith to lend his
faultless members as models. SO,
while we have the face and torso Of
our great first president, the support
ing legs are those Of one of his gen
erals. Lsng may they stan&'-Wash-
ington Post
Henderson gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1911-19??, 1911-10-26
THE NEW POSTOFFICE
OF Henderson Serving a Two-FCld
pose-A Place for the Col
lesion aud Distribution OF Germs
as Well as of Mail Matter.

OF Henderson Serving a Two-Fold
pose-A Place for the Col
lesion aud Distribution OF Germs
as Well as of Mail Matter.
To the Editor of the Goki Leaf.
While stopping in Henderson one
day last week had occasion to visit
the new POstoffica building. A.
viewed it from the outside | thought
it was q structure Of which the
Greeks themselves might we'll have
been proud. But upon entering the
side door, my eye was first attracted
by the gaudy array OF cuspadores
that sprawled in open contentment
upon the floor at frequent intervals
AS l approached the money order
window, | observed the dust of sew
eral days upon the counter ledge,
where it CHANGED to escape the sleeve
OF innocent customers. Aud flies
the exponent of filth fitted here and
there, now playing hide and seek in
the cuspadores, now basking laz ~
on the once spotless walls. The
walls and floor, however, showed
from their grimy appearance that
the state of affairs on that particu-
lar morning was not an uncommon
occurrence. And so Hound that your
MAGNIFICENT rcv hr:l 'i"r was not
only collecting and DISTRIBUTING mail
matter from all parts oftbe universe,
but was furnishing a protection for
the worldwide exchange OF germs.
Surely this is condition that ought
not to exist.
Splitting is a filthy habit and one
that should not be encouraged, but
the genial open hearted cuspidores
literally invite such an action.
Now, Mr.. Editor, this building is
for the use and not the abuse OF the
public. Those cuspadores should be
transformed into a brass railing
placed along the delivery windows
for the wearied news seekers to lounge
upon, instead of white wood work
which is now black from the constant
application OF hands. And the Post
master, Instead of shoulderng all
the responsibility as to the appear
ance of the building. should seek to
Qdln the NEARBY COopeI deloh vi ali VI
his assistants. Let them display
printed matter showing the disas-
trous effects from splitting and flies.
Post signs imposing q fine on any
one for splitting in the Postottice and
let the officials see that they make
these signs AS prominent as the Gus
padores now are, then see to it that
the fine is enforced. We have to
punish children to break bad habits
and eve are only children grown
tall" Thus the second purpose OF
the new PostOtfice might be changed
to more worthy one-that Of edu-
eating the public along hygienic
lines. Yours for Public Sanit@ ton,
A Daughter of Vance.
Henderson gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1911-19??, 1911-10-26
Flat Rock News.

Mr.. I. B. Parham, Jr, spent Satur-
day in Henderson.
Mr. John Satter white, of Henderson,
spent part ef last week in this commu-
nifty.
Several people in this community are
attending the meeting at Island Greek
church this week.
Mr. T. B. Parham and sOH, Mr.. Sam
Parham, went to Brookston last Sun
day TO hear Rev. J. A. Mcclure preach.
Misses Josie and Clair Reavis and
Nessrs. John and Lewis Reavis attend
ed the State fair at Raleigh last week.
Mr. Thomas Taylor, Of Townsville,
spent last week and part of this week in
this community surveying and dividing
the lands of the late Mr.. j. 2. Satter-
white.
The bridge over Sutbush creek is now
completed and travelling over ID has al
ready begun. 1t is a nice9 strong and
durable bridge aud will last long time
Mr.. E. White was the contractor.
Mr.. W. P. Parham, OF Spring Valley,
accompanied by Messrs Fl. Houghtallin
and Pirie Basket went hunting with the
Parham boys Monday night. The blow
ing of horns and the barking OF dogs
make the night music in this section,
and If these nightly hunts continue much
longer Mr.. Postum will have to hNnt
other quarters.
Henderson gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1911-19??, 1911-10-26
Middleburg Items.

DR.. VIM. McAlister and daughter,
Miss Lille May. attended the medical
convention at Washington City.
A number of our villagers enjoyed the
amusements at the State fair and took
in Barnum & Brley's big show at Ra
leigh last week.
Mrs j. j. Barefoot, of SUepsonville,
and Mrs. J. Z. B. Hoover, of Henderson,
spent Friday night with Mrs. l.. g.
Twisdale.
These are the cool, mellow days of
autumn, so adorned with ruddy light aHd
arrayed in scarlet beauty. Nature comes
serenely bright. Streaming banners and
crimson pennons are unfurled upon the
breeze, and her every touch, like magic,
weaves a rainbow through the trees
Days when golden-rod and daises. emil
ing sunhowers on the hill, white VERDE
ras and purple gentians grow in the val
ley and by the rill, these are the blossoms
that cheer and remind us that autum is
here. Days when our hearts are filled
with glaaness for the fruits the harvest
brings in fulfillment of Gods promise to
the children OF the King. Autumn nights
when early darkness wells the meadow,
and the evening stars shine bright as
the sleepy hours lengthen in the watches
of the night. Then it is when our
thoughts OF gladness naturally turn to
the harvest home socials, Halloween,
Thanksgiving and Christmas. The frst
that comes is Halloween, on the night
OF October 31st, and to make it a night
of much pleasure, profit and good cheer,
the ladies of the Episcopal church will
arrange a silver tea social for the benefit
OF the church, to be held at the residence
of Mrs f. ~ Church in the village All
who read are invited to bring their Of
ferings and enjoy the evening of Jack O.
Lanterns, refreshments and good music,
next Tuesday, October 31st, at p: M,
Halloween Night.
Henderson gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1911-19??, 1911-10-26
Death In Factory Fires.

The question is often debated as TO
whether persons who lose their lives
in Il fire developing with great rapid
ity undergo extreme physical suffer
ing. An authoritative opinion is ex
pressed by the New York Medical Jour
nal. which says: Unnecessary an
guiSh Of mind has probably been felt
by relatives of unfortunate workers
killed in factory fires by reflection on
the supposedly agonizing pain caused
by such Il death. Where a great bulk
of highly infammahle substances is
quickly consumed in q closed space the
result IS the production of large guam
titles Of carbon monoxide. This gas.
1t is well known. combines with the
haemogobin of the blood to form a
compound that refuses to combine
with oxygen. The result is n speedy
and probably painless asphyxiation be-
fore the flames have had Il chance TO
attack the bodies of the victims"
Henderson gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1911-19??, 1911-10-26
PROGRAM OF THE VANCE
COUNTY UNION MEETING
To be Held With the HiddLebufg
Baptist Church, October 40, 1911.

To be Held With the HiddLebufg
Baptist Church, October 40, 1911.
The Vance County Union holds its
next session with the church at Mid
dleburg on the fifth Sunday i'll Octs-
Der. Let every church in the county
have one or more delegates present.
The following excellent program has
been prepared by the president, Rev.
E. R. Nelson:
1000 a. 10. Devotional Exercises,
Rev. j. Fl. Spaulding.
1920 a. m. How to Increase the
Efficiency OF the Sunday School:
l. In Teaching,
Prof. X. Fl. Burns.
2. In Attendance,
Prof. j. T. Alderman.
11:3O a. m. The Social Teachings
OF Jesus, Rev. J. W. Morgan.
1890 p. N. Adjournment.
1:3Op. m. The Laymen's Move
nent, Prof. F. P. Hobgood.
2:15 p. m. Christian Culture as
Cause and Effect In Christian Growth,
Mrs. J. W. Morgan.
2:45 o. IN. The Local Church in
Relation to the Kingdom, Prof. j. Z.
Kittrell
3:15 p. NJ. The Proper Mean in
Discipline OF the Present Day Church,
Mr.. T. NJ. Pittman.
3:45 D. m. Business.
400 o. m. Adjournment.
Henderson gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1911-19??, 1911-10-26

DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, chief OF the
governments chemistry bureau, has
set up quite a new and novel stand
ard of national greatness. In all ad-
dress last Sunday he said that IF a
country treats it's women right and
eats more sugar per head and cen
sumes more soap per head than any
other country, then it is the great
est country" But DR.. Wiley was
talking to an assemblage of women
when he said it, and like all other
men under the same circumstances
he no doubt wanted to appear to be
very sweet and very clean. Every
body may not go strong on sugar
like Dr. Wiley, but all have to admit
that I'm abundance of soap is essen
tial to Cody living. 1t goes with
out the saying, however, that any
nation may be correctly judged by
the way it treats it's women.