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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
FINE Ep,FlcE or PREssHT ERIANs
AZ v,NToM TOTALLY De.
srRovEo.
BUILDING AND CONTENTS
VALUED At $4,000
One Of Best Church Structures in State.
iAithe oid-Firs Catches in Attic.
Probably From Timers Furnace
Entire Town Endangered for a Time
Because Of High Wind.

Vinton, May 9.-One Of the oldest
churches in Iowa burned at vinton late
Tuesday when fire destroyed the mag
nificents old Presbyterian church caus-
ing loss Of perhaps $4,000 partially
covered by insurance, The fire started
in the attic of the church and was evil
IDENTIFY started from torches timers
were using to repair the roof.
1t was one of the most spectacular
fires that ever occurred in Vinton. l.
was the largest in point of damages as
we'll The fire was discovered few
moments before o'clock and was UNI
der control an hour and a half later.
The wind was blowing gale. Only
the slate roof and brick walls of the
building saved the entire southeast
part Of town from burning. A few
minor fires were started from the
large one, but these were extinguished
by the volunteer tiremen and no other
damage was sustained except the loss
of the church.
Was Large Church.
While the church was old it was IN
many respects one Of the most sump-
tuous and magnificent in the state.
1t was large church, the auditorium
seating in the neighborhood OF so!.
Only a year ago 1t was refurnished and
turnout. Splendid oak
pews were installed. the upholsterins
being in the very best taste. The re-
decorations were also something out
of the ordinary.
There was ono of the largest ana
most expensive organs in the church
that there is in the state. The organ
cost $4,000 and was gift of the late
s III. Watson, one Of the most wealthy
men in Vinton.
Lately the roof of the church has
been leaking. 1t was necessary 10
call in some timers to repair the
damage. They were working on the
building when the fire was discovered
yesterday. The general impression Is
that they in some manner became
careless with their blow torches and
set fire to the accumulation of rub
bish in thef attic Of the church. AT
least that was where the FIRE started.
. It had aatdg start before 1t was DIS
covered. Il TAe entireF attic being IN
flames before anyone noticed the fire.
With the start the fire had 1T IS
doubtful if even a better equipped fire
than Vinton boasts OF
could have saved the building. The
water pressure was good. This with
the splendid work Of the fire depart
ment kept the fire from spreading.
Town in Danger. a.
Had there not been a slate Ifoof ana
brick walls. to bodybuilding. Nth the
wind blowing as it was. the damage
to the city would have been doubled
several times over. 2
But the slate roof and brick walls
made. veritaple stove for the fire
The f1amesSwere kept enclosed until
they had in a way let out their fury.
Then the roof fell. the walls doubled
under like paper sack and with
puff Of dust the magnificent old ed1-
flee went down to hopeless ruin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
SWIMMER DROWNED.
Charles kiIIian, aged ~, Loses Life in
Oas Moines River.


Des Moines, May 9.-The Des Moines
river claimed its first victim of the
year last evening at S o'clock. when
Charles Killian, lad IA years old. suf-
fered death by drowning. The boys
parents are dead and he has been liv-
ing at the home of his uncle, w. Il.
Watt, III South East Seventh street
The lad. together. with several play
mates. went direct from school yester-
day afternoon to the river at the foot
Of Seventh street. They had been
swimming for almost an hour, when
young Killian, who was farther out
from shore than his mates. gave cry
for help Tho they all made brave
attempt to save his life. the boys were
unable to reach him until after he had
gone beneath the waters surface The
water was extremely cold and 1t Is
supposed that cramps was the cause Of
his drowning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
DROPS ONE HUNDRED FEET.
Sleeping Stranger Dangerously injured
in Fall From Hiqh Bluff.

Special to Observation-Disclosures.
Council Bluffs. May "a stranger,
fairly wen dressed. went to sleep in
Fairmount park near the edge Of 100
foot bluff. During the night he rolled
over the bluff and landed in claybank
at the foot. Elevator men nearby were
attracted by coat hanging on the
brush at the edge of the bluff and then
found the man lying on his face with
his arms under his head. He was I'M
conscious and was taken In the city
ambulance to hospital where he is
still in dangerous condition. a small
sum of money but no means OF identi
fication was found In his clothing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
Bow Drowned at Museatins.

Ottuwma, May o. The 9-year-old
son of G. w. Bishop. an employe of the
carpenter shop at John Morrell & Co..
was drowned in the Mississippi river
at Muscatine. The sad news was re-
ceived by Mr.. Bishop and he left at
once for Muscatine. The youth with
several companions fell into the river
when a boat capsized. Frantic efforts
were made to rescue the boy by hts
companions, but they were unsuccess-
full. Mr.. Bishop began work at the
packing n'ant last Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
AFTER MORTGAGE FoRcER.
o'NsaI Family Struggling to Clear
Title to Farm Near Shenandoah.

-
Shenandoah. May 9.-John O'Neal.
of Denver, son of Hugh O'Neal Of this
city, is here assisting his father in try
ing to remove the latter's big Iowa
farm of the bogus $1,000 mortgage
which was placed upon it by some one
with intent to defraud the estate out of
that sum. The younger O'Neal Sc
cured letter which the unknown
forger, who gave the name Of Stron-
berg, wrote the notary before whom
the forged mortgage was acknowl-
edged, which is expected will aid in the
court action that has been begun at
Corning. 1t is believed the forger
thought that with the death of the ell
der O'Neal. now quite aged, he could
confirm the validity of his
mortgage and make the estate pay the
sum. 1t was only by accident that the
existence Of the mortgage was discov-
cred. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
STATE NORWEGIAN REUNION.
Stavanser Laget to Be Entertained al
Forest City, Auq. 1929.

Special to Times Republican.
Forest City. May 9.-This city Is to
have the pleasure of entertaining the
"Stavanger Laget' and the dates have
finally been set for Aug. 2S-29. From
three to five thousand people are ex-
pected and just how they are to he
entertained is still question. but the
Norwegian hospitality has no bounds
and the homes will be thrown open and
they will be cared for properly. Secre-
tary B. L. Belleson, Of Jewell. is now
here, and the arrangements are all be-
ing perfected. The "Stavanger Laget"
is reunion OF the Norwegians hailins
from the district of Stavanger. The
"Sonderholland Laget'' will be held at
ROLAND on Aug. 1894, and It is ex
pected that many of these people will
meet with the Forest City crowd. This
event includes all the states OF the
union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
p. E. o. MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Mrs. Ysaeer, Of Greenfield, Leading fo'
a, Office Of President.

SvVSO Ov VVVOs0OsSSs
Ottumwa. May Glowing tribute to
the memory OF twenty-five p. +. Q.
members who died since the last meet
ing was paid yesterday afternoon I'm the
memorial services held by the 800 dele
gates present at the twentieth annual
state chapter meeting. Following the
services the ladies were entertained by
the Ottumwa commercial club with a
band concert at the Ottumwa Country
Club and last night they were guests
at a reception at the homes of Mrs
George Haw and Mrs. Charles Walhs.
The election OF officers. with the
present incumbent. Mrs, Katherine
Yeager, OF Greenfield. In the lead Tor
the presidency. will feature todays
business session. Mrs, Alice Bird
Babb. of Aurora. H.. one of the seven
original members Of the society. ad-
dressed the convention yesterday af-
ternoon on Girls of go
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
WANT FENCE REMOVED
Railway Stations at Logan Connected
With Barbed Wire Fence.

Special to Times Republican.
Logan, May 9.-The business mems
association OF Logan is still struggling
with the Chicago 4 Northwestern Rail
road Company to cause the removal
of a long barbed wire fence between
the Chicago & Northwestern and the
Illinois Central passenger station. The
two stations are less than twice the
width of street apart. and by reason
of the barbed wire fence over LOO feet
apart.
notwithstanding the protests Of the
business men Of Logan and the general
travelling public, the barbed wire fence
has been kept up by the Chicago &
Northwestern company. The matter
has been brought before the railroad
commissioner, with the hope that the
dangerous nuisance may be removed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
BANKERS TO NoRTHwooD.
Group Three Of Iowa Association
Meet May IS.

Special to Times Republican.
Northwood, May 9.-Group Three. OF
the Iowa Bankers Association, includ-
ing the nine counties OF Winnebago,
Hancock, Mitchell, Floyd. Cerro Gordo.
Franklin, Butler. Hardin and Worth,
will be entertained by the bankers and
citizens of Northwood on Wednesday.
May is. For some reason this city has
been privileged to entertain but few
conventions and special exertions will
he made toward decorations and dis
plays to make this event pleasant to
the money changers Of this group. r. 8.
Hanson is secretary-treasurer Of Group
Three.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
CASHIER UNDER INDICTMENT.
Oficsr Of Wrecked Bank Of Rudd Hello
For SHORTAGE Of 81 800.

Special to Times Republican.
Clear Lake. May Cool. w. A. Bur-
nap. of this city, who was appointed
referee in the crooked bank transac-
tions at Rudd appointed by Judge KEEL
ley, has had his opinion sustained by
the judge and as consequence Fred
Haynes, who was at the time the
cashier of the bank, is held for a short
age of about $1,000. This decision is
important because Of the fact that the
indictment returned by the Floyd coun
ty grand jury for fraud will now be
tried.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
SMALLPOX AT HOME.
Epidemic in Christian Homo For Chill
drsn at Council 6Inuffs.

Epidemic in Christian Homo For Cnii :
drsn at Council Blnuffs.
Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluffs, May 9.-The exist
ence for some time past Of an epidem-
ic Of smallpox in the Christian Home
here, was made public for first time to-
day. The home. which is semi-pri-
vate charitable institution. houses sew
eral hundred most of the time and now
has about 200. There were no deaths
and the most seriously Ill were mem
bers Of the home staff, one Of the mat
rons being near death for some days
but is now convalescing. The home
is maintained by popular subscriptions
from practically every central western
state and from states far distant. It
is an old institution. Bedding and
clothing of the value of over $1,000 had
to be burned on order Of the health
board,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09

E. NJ Markham. 521 w. Mill ST.. Wi
mona, Mimi, was cured Of n severe case
of kidney trouble and says: my kid
ney action was too frequent, and lost
much sleep by it. I could not even
carry small load. I took Foley Kid
ney Pills and they first gave great re-
lief and then cured me. I gladly rec
ommend them for what they did for
me-" Mcbride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
LECTURES FOR YOUNG.
Dsrisor Citizens Hold Meetings to
Guide Boys and Girls to Right Lives.

Special to Times Republican.
Denisor, May 9.-DenisoE men and
women have been aroused to action
along lines to save the boys and girls
from falling into immoral lives by
series Of lectures given by Rev. r. w.
Jameson, of Sioux City. These were
illustrated in a way to cause all present
to shrink from the consequences of
wrong doing. The pastors Of the Meth
odist Episcopal, Presbyterian and Bap-
fist churches were present and en-
dorsed the movement. Hon. Jacob
Sims, city school superintendent T.. W.
Fellows, Charles X. Myers. county Sab
bath school secretary, and others have
Joined in a movement to continue ag-
itation along helpful lines for the boys
and girls of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09

and Professor Gillin, head Of the de-
partment of economics In the state uni
versity. will deliver the address on this
occasion. The baccalaureate sermon Is
to be given the Sunday preceding the
commencement exercises by the Rev. W.
p. Clark, pastor Of the Disciple church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
CULVER ASKS RETRlAL.

Counsel For Convicted Man Arguing
Motion in Court.
Special to Times Republican.
Usage. May 9-Glenn CULVER. con-
victed of assault with intent to rob
the Orchard bank Of some $4,000 is
asking for a retrial of the case and
Judge Kelley is hearing the argument
favoring made by Attorney Salisbury.
1t Is not generally thought that a new
trial will be granted. This is the most
important criminal trial heard in the
county in a good many years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09

believe ! can safely
say now that I am q
well woman. ! was
reared on a farm and
had allkindsof heavy
to do which
caused the troubles
that came on me Ia
ter. For five years
during the Change Of
Life l was not able
to lift q pail Of wa
ter I had hemor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
c,... AZ Eighteen NJ E,dor.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, May "A clas Of eighteen
win graduate June from the Eldora
public schools-fourteen girls and four
boys. The commencement exercises
viii be held In, the Wisnef opera house
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09

i Is ~
board members are not at all delighted
whether or not the superintendent OF
some Of the state institutions shall
put into force the Perkins law" which
requires the operation of vasecton1y on
certain insane, feeble minded or GRIM
mails for the purpose Of prevention Of
the possibility Of reproduction. The law
has been in force over "a year. Until
within short time no steps had been
taken at any Of the institutions looking
toward making use Of the law. But 1t
Is known that in very many cases 1t
will be necessary or advisable to apply
the law before persons now confined
are given their liberty. The law pro-
vfdes that the board Of parole has the
last word on the subject 1t is pre-
sumed that the first use to be made of
1t will be at the institution for feeble
minded.
The growth of the business done in
the insurance department of Iowa Will
he shown in the forthcoming report OF
tine state auditor soon to be issued.
There was an increase OF over $4,000
last year in the receipts Of the depart.
ment and this without any increase in
tho office force handling the work. In
ten years there has been an increase
from $4,000 to 1900 in the amount Of
fees collected. and an increase from
$224.000 to $364,000 in the insurance
taxes paid thru the department direct
to the state treasury.
Henry E. Sampson, special counsel In
the office Of the attorney general has
returned from Iowa City, where he has
teen directing proceedings against in
surance people suspected Of effecting
practical violation of the law Of the
state forbidding combination in rates
and fixing of rates on common basis.
For nearly two years the department
has been on the trail Of law violators
of this provision of Iowa law, but the
tracks of the offenders have always
been carefully concealed. 1t rs possible
that case will now be made that will
put a stop to the illegal practices which
1t is known have become common all
over the state
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
CRITICAL Time
OF WoMAN'S LIFE
From 40 to SO Years Of Are,
How Il May Be Passed
In Safety.

Odd, va.:-"I am enjoying better
health than I have for 20 years, and I
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-09
So Tired Of Tired
Feetl Use TIZ

Gets the Stirred" Out In Few Minutes
Nakss Your Feet Sore. Proof.
20 fudge! It's awful how tired feet
make you feel. tired all over--so dead
tired. Then, when you've got corn
BESIDES and bunion. and few blis-
tiers. and your feet are terribly swollen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
DIR, JORDAN WILL
 OPEN CONVENTION

Dr. ,Junius Jordan, superintendent of the Pine Bluff public schools, will open the meeting of the Jeffer- son County Educational convention with an address at the court house at 10 o'clock this morning. Several of the most prominent men in the county and state will deliver ad- dresses, among them being State Superintendent of Public Instruction George B. Cook, of Little Rock; w. F. Coleman, Col. s. M. Taylor, Dr. w. T. Lowe, Judge w. ID, Jones Prof. J. R. Allen and others.
 While the convention is principal ly for the teachers of the county who have been attending the def ferson County Teachers Institute the public at large and especially the directors of the various school dis tricts in the county are cordially n. vited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
: LOCAL AND OTHERWISE = = $'
 +*++++++++++++++' .

We make awnings. Our prices are right and We guarantee satisfaction. Reap & Crawford Furniture Co. If
 Closing out our Bucks Gas Ranges at actual cost for cash.-Reap & Crawford Furn. Go. If
 Large flags, small flags, and med ium sized flags for sale by the D. A. R. committees.
 There will be story telling hour at the public playground Saturday ev- ening at 9.30 o'clock. It will be under the auspices of the Social Service Club.
 This is refrigerator time, and if you get a perfect circulating HER RICK you will be another one of our pleased customers. $15 up at Cleve- land- Matthews Hardware Co. If
 Be wise! Buy the best! Ten years experience has taught us that New Method Gas Ranges are the best. Free demonstration. Lansdowne Bros. Everything for gas, 106 Main.
 If you are going to get buggy this season you are overlooking a bet if you have not seen Cleveland Matthews Hardware Go. Selling at Cost. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
PRACTICAL GIFT FOR BEGGAR
Stranger May Have Meant We'll, but His Kindness Was Not in the
 Least Appreciated.

After suffering excruciating tor lures for sag months from doubling up perfectly sound leg to fit on a wooden stump the crutch- bearing beg gar finally succeeded ill eliciting sym- pathy from a passerby. With kindly eyes the stranger eyed the cripple from top to toe.
 You seem to be in pretty bad way he said.
 Yes, sir" whined the cripple. Couldn't be much Worse.'
 "Too bad,' said the sympathizer q must see if something .can't be done for you"
 Hope beat strongly in the beggar's breast and he murmured God bless you,' with unusual feryor.
 Two days later the sympathizer ap. peared again and ostentatiously pre- sented the cripple with the material izat1On of his benevolent intentions. He gave him a new crutc.:.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
STEAMER HICKS TO
 MAKE EXCURSIONS

Beginning next Sunday night the regular trips up the river. The barge has been overhauled after a season of packet business and Capt. Jeff Hicks, the owner of the little steamer stat ed yesterday that he would make reg slar excursion trips every Thursday night and every Sunday afternoon and evening. Alb Knox will be the captain and Capt. Hicks the pilot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
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 + Friday Fair. < < + ! | | < + * < ++ | !

Gas Ranges at actual cost at Reap & Crawford Furn. Co. If
 Beware of limitations of Coca Cola. See that you get the genuine article. s-31-3t.
 -n;versal coffee perculators al- ways make good coffee for save by B. l.. Owen. If
 Your bath tub IS white, then why not have a refrigerator lined with cold, gleam!ng stone white as snow? It's an ice saver.-Reap & Crawford Fnrn. Go. If
 Yes sir, we get the spots out and they don't return when you get out in the dust this we guarantee. Caver's Dry Cleaning and Dye Works. If
 TELEPHONE 1850 FOR AWNINGS upholstering, carpet and rug clean- ing. D. T. Toussaint 5-26 I'm
 We make awnings, our prices are right and we guarantee satisfaction.- Reap & Crawford Furniture Co. If
 Get White Mountain Refrigera tor lined with Cold, Cleaning stone whfte as snow at Reap & Crawford Furn. Co.
 -The Clark Jewell Gas Stove, over 1000 in use in Pine Bluff, all giving satisfaction. Fox Bros., Hard waro Co Retail Store if
 Your money refunded if CHI- NAMEL does not prove to be the best floor varnish you ever used. Sold only by ClevelandMatthew Hardware Go. If
 White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers, the standard for the United sta|tas. Fox Bnos, Hardware Co.,, Retail Store. If
 Jim Brown, a negro, who yes- terday finished sentence on the county farm for enticing minor from home, was immediately re-ar-. rested on a charge of carrying a pistol and will be given a trial in a few days. Brown was out on bond in the pistol carrying case at the time he was sentenced to the farm for enticing a minor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
ARKANSAS FASTEST BATTLESHIP OF CLASS
Covers One Mile at Rate of 21.9 Knots an Hour in Standardization Runs
 Off Maine Coast.

Rockland, Me-, June 6.-As if to confirm the builders statement that the battleship Arkansas was not ser iously damaged when she touched an uncharted reef near Two Bush Is- land Sunday night, the vessel, on her standardization runs today, covered a mile at the rate of 21.9 knots an hour She averaged 21 1-2 knots for her five fastest runs. The board of in- spection and survey pronounced the trial successful.
 In a statement at the close of the trial the builders declared that the Arkansas had shown herself the fast est battleship of her class in the world
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
PARASOLS.

PARASOLS. Made at Home. 75c to $3.75. PINE BLUFF UMBRELLA WORKS 4O2 West End. Ave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
INDIAN HERBS.

Those doubting the merits of the above guaranteed remedy for the fol- lowing omplaints may secure free sample by calling at my office: Rheumatism, Indigestion, Sick Head ache, Palpitation of the Heart, Bill iousness, Catarrh, Pimples, Chills, Fever and Ague. In fact all diseases arising from the liver, kidney and inn pure blood. Sold by
 A. M. LEVY,
 PIT 1-2 ". Bar St. Phone 3O7
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
MRS. s. M. HOCKENHULL,S
 HAIRDRESSING pAR1nu

Your attention is called again ,o our modern hairdressing parlors We can give you the latest New York London and Partisan monthly fash. ions in hairdressing. Will restore
 your gray hair to it's natural colo, without dyeing it. Also treat the feet for all kinds of corns and bunions
 Special attention is given to scalp treatment, shampooing, massagiug and the manufacturing of human hair goods. We lead because We cater to high class trade only At the same. place-1O2 Pine st. Phone 1533 have no connection or business relat. ions whatever with Matte E. Hocken. hull. 3-2O tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
NOTICE ]!

Strayed or stolen from my resi- Gence, Tuesday night, May 2S, 1912. one bay mare, weight 900 pounds, blind in left eye, white star in fore head, age 10 years. Will pay $5.OO for return of mare or for information leading to recovery
 C. H. PUlDDEPHATT, 6-1 Ct Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-07
Ark. Real Estate Trust Co.
 
  First Floor Citizens Bank Bldg.
iyu Misapprehendinq a Title.

"'S0PF' 0uSu0suS a tfAlC.
 He was barefooted, his trousers were fringed at the bottom, his face was dirty, his years eleven. He ap- preached the librarian with a confl' dent air:
 4 "Got Shakespeare"
 Yes. What volume would yoa like?" f'
 At this he looked puzzled. and the librarian took him to an alcoye where she showed him row upon row of Shakespeare. AS he still looked pug zled at the number of volumes, the librarian took one down, "The Mer- chant of Venice" and gave it to him He looked it over critically.
 "Naw, that ain't the one I want the one about Dr. Jay killin' MT. Hyde. ."-The Sunday Magazine.