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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-23
LAST SCHOOL LAND GONE.
Franklin County Is Without Public
Land Now.

Ottawa, Kan, Jan. 23.-The last
tract of school land in Franklin coun-
ty to which the state had title, has
passed to the name of a citizen pur-
chaser. 1t forms part of Matthew
Farrell estate, 79 acre tract near Lee
Loup.
This particular parcel technically
known as the north fractional half
of the northwest quarter of SO, Is, 20,
was taken up under purchase from
the state by John J. Love, August 20,
1880. Mr.. Love did not complete the
purchase, but in 1885 transferred his
rights to Matthew Farrell, who as
sumed payment of the principal,
$443.75, and interest at per cent
This was at the rate of 1925 per
acre, and the annual interest amount
ed to S26.63. A new certificate was is
sued to Farrell and the executors of
his estate have ever since been prompt
in payment of the interest, which was
given to the county treasurer, he in
turn sending it to the state treasurer.
Matthew Farrell died some years ago;
two sons occupy the land, and a
daughter resident of Ottawa, has
usually paid the interest Saturday
last the sons appeared at the office of
Treasurer Smith and paid the prlnc1-
pal in full, and the amount OF remain
ing interest Treasurer Smith for
warded the money to Topeka and to-
day received his receipt therefor A
patent will issue from the government
No school land now remains for
sale as such, in the county. There
were originally 20.4S0 acres in the
county, sections 16 and 80 of each
government township having been set
aside to be sold for tn benefit or the
school fund. i
Prices at when these lands were
sold were fixed by appraisers; as
in this county from SO to $3.50 per
acre.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-23
HE MEETS "FRIEND- WIFE.
Jack Wilson's Arrest Follows Trip
With Another Gill.

Jewell City, Kan, Jan. 23.-Sheriff
Sweet has taken into custody Jack
Wilson on a charge of wife desertion.
Wilson had gone to Valley Falls with
a girl on visit and happened to meet
his wife from whom he is not divorced.
She Immediately took steps to bring
the recreant husband to time.
He claims his marriage to her was
not voluntary and that she deserted
him some time ago. They have one
child.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-23
Mrs. Bailey Fatally Ill.

Amelia Bailey, wife of Attorney C. H.
Bailey. is very sick. Her brother.
Rev. A d. Beckhart. we'll known in
the Northwest Kansas Conference,
but now of Iowa, is visiting her. The
physicians at Kansas City and else
where have no hopes of her recovery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-23

Today placed sale the odd
tend early will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-23
SO to soc Mannish Suitings,

As inches wide-all wool. We
have them in invisible plaids and
checks. These goods were made to
sell at s1.0O, we sold them as a
special bargain at SIC and sec.
Clarence sale price 47c yd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-23
Wool Dress Goods

Csc Wool TrecOt, Tic yd.
% inches wide-all wool Tri-
cots in pink, old rose and brown
always Csc a yard. Clearing sale
price 17c yd-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-23
Ladies Home Journal Patterns

The 1913 spring patterns and
style sheets are now at our pat
tern counter ready for distribu-
ton.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
REAL ESTATE AUCTION.

AS am leaving the city. / will SELL
my home a.-pubaG auction to the high
est bidder on the premises at No.
East Lincoln street, Marshalltown.
Iowa, on Saturday. Dec. 20. 1913, at
2:3O D. m. Consists OF a good six
room house. wash room and coal house.
cellar city water. gas lights. cooking
gas. fine shade trees in yard, lot is
56x70 feet. facing the south. with
plenty of room to build another house.
This il as fine a location as there Is
in Marshalltewn TO live. On cement
walk and paved street, only four blocks
north on Center street and one-half
block east from court house, two blocks
to high school. making very attrac-
tive location for anyone who wants to
buy a fine home in the best part OF
the city, and handy to business part
Of town and postofflce, and don't for
get that it is in the best town in the
state. Of Iowa OF its size. good schools.
churches. where the best of business
and professional men and their fam
lilies abid. Don't overlook this grand
opportunity Of buying home at your
own figure You can look this property
over at any time from now until sale
date as owner lives in 1t and will be
glad to show it. Terms on sale date.
See banner on house. Don't forget II.
and don't miss it. Ray Stewart, owner.
Col. NJ. NJ Kendall, auctioneer.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
HORSES TONGUE CUT OFF.
1hre. Brother. Arrested at Sioux ci

Three Brothers Arrested at Sioux City
Sioux City, Dec 19.-Ezy Bird. John
Bird and Hahn Bird, 1887 Oemig row,
last night were arrested charged with
cutting the tongue from a horse owned
by Jake Orlekof, 413k West Seventh
street
Ely Bird was arrested at the North
western depot as he was about to
board train for Minneapolis. When
taken to the police station knife COW
cred with blood and a piece of horses
tongue were found on his person. His
coat was spotted with blood. His
brothers were arrested at their home.
The horse is under the care of vet
trinarian and Will have to be killed.
Mr.. Orlekof, owner Of the horse, dis
covered the deed. He was attracted to-
the barn by the whinny of one of the
animals. Investigating the cause for
the disturbance, he found that the
tongue had been severed. Blood was
streaming from it's mouth.
After the police had been notified
they started a thorough investigation.
The owner of the horse was question
ed. and he told the names of his known
enemies to the police. Orlekof said that
about month ago another horse had
met the same fate. Orlekof said that
he was one of the witnesses who tes-
titled against the Bird brothers in q
Jewish court. and at that time they
swore that they would be avenged.
The Bird brothers will be arraigned
In police court this morning. No spe-
cifc charge has been made.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
Nevada Lose. Factory.

Nevada. Dec 19.-The Nevada Man
ufacturing Company, which located
here about three years ago, and engag-
ed in the. manufacture of Even Up
equalizers. and later purchased the
patents Of the Four-D Drive Motor car
Of Mr.. Rosenberg Of Mankato, Mimi,
have sold all of their interests here to
the Standard Oh Company Of Mason
City. The action was taken at a meet
ing Of the board of directors which
was held last evening. AT a meeting
Of the stockholders Of the company
which will be held on Dec 26. the ac-
tion will come up for ratification. The
concern has always enjoyed a profitable
business but the lack Of local support
in the sale of stock is responsible for
the disposal of the business and the re-
moval of the factory from Nevada to
Mason City.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
PUBLIC AUCTION.

A good lot of household goods on
public square Saturday. Dec. 20, 1913.
at 1 o'clock, sharp. Library table.
three good dressers, buffet. fine Ger
man heater. good cook stove. kitchen
cabinet, Singer sewing machine. rock
crs, dining chairs. stands, two iron
beds. springs, mattresses. new Iceberg
refrigerator, cot, pillows, bed spreads.
comforters, fine clock, bed blankets.
four pair newshrine curtains, wash
er, wringer, boiler, tubs, dining table,
rugs, gasolene stove and oven, 125- egg
incubator about fifty quarts Of fine
canned fruits in syrup. three dozen
good hens laying; also dishes, cook
ing utensils, and many other articles.
Terms cash. This is a dandy LOT Of
goods Don't miss IT. Colonel Kendall
auctioneer.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
UNION DEsArERs WIN.
Team Defeats EIdora in First Of Inter-
High School Contests,


Special to Times Republican.
Union, Dec. 19.-Last night was held
the first OF the inter- nigh school de-
batting contests between the Union af-
firmative team and the Eldcra negative
team, the affirmative receiving the
three points as the decision Of the
judges. who were Superintendent
Dunlap, of Grundy Center; Bogue of
Giadbrooh and Carter, of New Prov
idence.
c. E. Lawrence. as chairman OF the
evening, presented the local team with
beautiful silver loving cup donated
by the Citizens Bank OF Union. Su-
perintendent Carlisle Is to be congrat-
ulated for the success OF the team.
Eloise Johnson, Carl Pyles and Donald
Madole were the affirmative team, and
Ellis Willis, Eva White and Minnie
Burninghausen the negative team Of
Eldora. Miss Gladys Bateson, one Of
the Eldora high school teachers. ac-
comparied the debators, as did Coach
G. F. Bridgens.
The Union negative debating team
defeated the Eldora affirmative team.
Union two points and Eldora one.
Maurine Kaufman, Wayne Kaufman
and Frank Law going to Eidora. Prin-
cipal j. Alice Wilson went with them.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
CAN NOT HEED COMPLAINT.
lows FafIs and Other Towns Object to
Short Line Train Service.

lows Pals and Other Towns Object to
Short Line Train Service.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Fails. Dec. 19.-With the in
auguration Of two fast trains each way
over the Short Line to take care of the
thru st Paul l-Kansas City passenger
traffic, the local service Of this line be-
tween Hampton, Iowa Falls and Ne
vada DIS limited to one train each way
daily, SO far as communication with
the smaller intermediate stations is
concerned. With the view to securing
retary Foster, of the Commercial Club,
took up the matter with Assistant Cen
eral Manager T. H. Beacon, of Des
Moines. In replying. Mr. Beacon says:
II am sure you appreciate, as read
fly as myself. the fact that a railroad
can not stop a thru train at all the
little stations along its line, and COM
pete with other lines. or satisfy the
people who ride long distances. If
there was business enough to warrant
any more local trains than we are now
running. we would Of course be pleased
to add them. We are in the same boat
as any other industry in the country.
We can not run trains at loss. If we
did, We would soon be out Of business,
and it Is mighty hard to regulate trains
so as to please every one. We would
be glad to do this if it were possible.
No matter what is done. some one has
complaint to register" The towns
along this line may unite in an effort
to secure motor car service as now
operated between here and Vinton.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
Commercial Club Banouets.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls. Dec. 19.-One hundred
business and professional men of Iowa
Falls, representing the varied inter-
ests of the city, attended the get
together" social session of the stock
holders of the Commercial Club, We'd
nesday evening; and those present pro-
nounce the occasion the best of Sc
ries Of meetings Of this kind held by
the club the past year or two. A four
course dinner was served and was
followed by d stated program. c. II.
Burlingame acted as toastmaster and
introduced the speakers, including
Judge S. M. Weaver. of the Iowa su-
preme court: Hon. ]. H. Funk, ex-
speaker of the Iowa house Of repre-
sentatives; President I. F. Meyer, of
Ellsworth College; Hale Roberts and
Robert o. Fowler. The speeches were
followed by a social session.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
WAY BRING SUIT AoAiNST PHlLA.
oELPHiA COMPANY FOR
HALF MILLION. ......-
FAILED 70 SECURE PERMIT
TO DO BUSINESS IN STATE
law Provides Penalty Of 500 Per Day
Suit Hinges on Question Whether
Holding of Stocks in Various corpo-
ration. 10 "Doins Business" Within
State-cosson Asked to Decide.

Des Moines, Dec. 19.-Does the
United Gas Improvement Company of
Philadelphia owe the state of Iowa half
a million dollars in penalties for failure
to secure permission to do business in
this state as required by the code Of
1897? That Is the question Attorney
General George Cosson has been asked
to pass upon today.
In 1897 the legislature enacted law
requiring all foreign corpora tons doing
sion to operate from the secretary Of
state. The United Gas company was
at that time holder of stocks in sew
eral public utilities concerns. 1t did
not apply for permit to do business.
In the Arney bill, passed by the last
general assembly, it was specifically
provided that holding companies should
be required to secure a permit if they
were to hold interests in Iowa corpo-
rations. The company made applica-
ton for a permit under that act and
negotiations for the issuance of the
permit have been under way since the
law went Into effect. 1t first became
known at this time that the company
had not secured a permit under the
law OF 1897.
The penalty provided in the act Of
1897 for failure of a corporation to Sc
cure a permit was 500 day for the
time in which 1t should remain delin
quent. In the sixteen years that have
passed in which the company has op-
Grated in this state without a permit
the penalties, if the act was violated,
have climbed to considerable more
than 100000.
The whole matter centers on the
question as 10 whether the holding ot
stocks is doing business" as defined
in the law of 1897. The Philadelphia
concern contends that as a mere holder
of stocks it has never done business in
the state, and has not been subject to
the requirements of corporations to
hold permits until the passage Of the
Arney bill.
1t is thought probable that the attor-
ney general will rule that the company
is not responsible for any penalties
other than those which may have be-
come due under the Arney bill. His
decision will be given this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
HoFLERs HELD TO GRAND JURY.
Say Feared to Take Babe Home to Re-
lativcs.

Council Bluffs, Dec. 1s.-Represent-
ed by an attorney, Mr. and Mrs. Olaf
Hofler the young couple arrested in
doning their 3-day- old baby in the will
lows north of the street car bridge
Sunday evening. waived an examina-
ton in police court Thursday and their
case will go direct to the grand jury.
which meets Jan. G, OH the charge of
assault with intent to commit murder.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Hofler's fathers
were in court but neither of the young
couple appeared. The appearance and
police record for both was furnished by
the attorney
Mrs. Hofler has been released under
bond of $1,000 for appearance, but upon
advice from a physician is confined to
a bed at the creche. With her is the
child which was left by the parent
but a few DAYS ago. Hofler's bond was
fixed at $1,000, and. it is expected, will
be furnished within a few days.
Olaf Hofler is 25 years of age and
his wife. Elizabeth, 10. They were mar
ried in August and had been living at
Shelby up to day or so go. They are
much in love with one another and
since the arrest have discovered great
fondness for the baby. The husband
is quite anxious to be released so he
may visit his wife and baby at the
creche.
The couple admitted to the police at
the time of arrest that they We're the
parents Of the baby and said they had
been afraid to take it home.
Those who have investigated the at
fair believe it was pure ignorance on
the part Of the two young people.
which led them to leave the baby. in a
seemingly brutal manner. to what
would have been certain death had it
not been accidentally found, a short
time after it had been left.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
Union News in Brief.
TO Tines-Rep epu niican.

Spccia! TO Times-ke kepunlcan,
Union, Dec. 1s,-The body Of Deb
Burghduff was brought here Thursday
from Waterloo, where he died suddenly
at the home Of his daughter. Mrs. Rem
McCloud. The funeral was held at 1870
at the home here, with interment in
Union cemetery.
Mrs. J. r. Alexander is able to sit
up now.
Today school closes for the holiday
vacations and the teachers leave for
their homes, Miss Gladys Grogan to
Bagley, Miss Lucille Anderson to Grin
nell, Miss ]. Alice Wilson to Keota, ].
J. Crosse to Emmetsburg. Miss Loa ST.
mons to Hamburg, and Miss Belle Han
son to Jewell.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19

Rapids, where she will spend tho holi-
days with friends. Early In tho year
she Will leave for the west for an ex-
tended visit with relatives In southern
.S>3 &S
Clare A. Dow, formerly Of this city,
is now superintendent OF the municipal
electric light and water works plant
at Alliance. Neb., and Is making good.
Mr.. Dow has general supervision OF
the plant and has several department
heads under him. rs
The members Of the senior and jun
Tor classes of the high school enjoyed
q joint class party In the basement OF
the library Tuesday evening.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
EIGHTY ACRE FA1sM A AUCTION.

Monday, Dec. -. 1918. At 2 o'clock
p. m. Sharp. Sale 70 take place on the
farm. about two miles northwest of Des
Moines. This farm IL known a. the Ea-
ton farm and u one OF tho best eighty
acres in Polk county. or in Iowa. It lies
absolutely ievsi and t;asrs is not one
foot of waste land.
improvements consist Of good six
room house. silo. double corn crib, fair
barn and an unfailing water supply.
This fine farm Il located on good
graveled road about two miles from
Highland Park college. On milk
route whore the milk y collected twice
q day, seven days each week at Is
cents per gallon the year round:
Ters: $1,000 cash on day OF sale ct
which time contract Of sale will be
made. II desired owner will carry
three-fourths Of the purchase price
five years from March I. 1914 1t 5 "
per cent annual interest: balance q
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
Brief News. from EIdora

Special to. Times Repu blican.
E!acca, Dec. 1a.-R. F. Ripley, pinn-
eer citizen of Eldora, has been in bed
for several weeks suffering with rheu-
matism. His condition is now some-
what improved.
Mrs. Thomas Paterson of Crystal
Lake, is visiting relatives in Eldora.
Mark Smith, Of Butte, Mont, arrived
here for a visit of number of weeks
with relatives and friends.
Miss Ethel Ward expects to leave
soon for an extended visit with rela-
tives and friends in Washington, D. c..
Mrs. c. F. Stauffer and daughter left
Thursday for Waseca, MINI, for Wis
it Of several weeks with relatives.
The Eldora schools closed today for a
two weeks vacation.
The protracted meetings in the Bap
tist church which have been going
on for the past three weeks will close
next Sunday evening, when the evan
gelistic party will go to the home of
Rev. Mr.. Kirkland in Kentucky. Some
thing like $50 conversions have taken
place during the progress of the meet
ings
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
Iowa Falls srevities.
,ecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 10. C. Luce, the
aged father of Mrs. F.. C.. Foote, who
has made his home with his daughter
in this city for several years. died here
this week and the body was taken to
Goldfield Wednesday for Intern ent.
Goldfield was the home Of Mr.. Luce
for many years. He. was nearly So
years old and has been very active for
one of his advanced age.
The body OF John Hutchinson, an
aged resident of this county, was
brought here from independence itsifs
week for interment. "A few weeks ago.
Mr.. Hutchinson vas adjudged insane
and taken to. the asylum at Indepen-
dence for treatment; but he failed rap
idly. He had made his home for many
years with Frank Huffman and Fam
lily. .stA.
Miss May Morton, 81 Clarion, visited
relatives and friends here this week.
Miss Morton was en- route to Cedar
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
n. n. SIMPSON TRAMPLEp TO
DEATH BY ENRAoED ANIMAL
ON FARM OF SON.
MADE GALLANT FIGHT
TO SAVE HIS LIFE
Conditions Surrounding Scene Of
Struggle Indicate Fierce Encounter
Took PIace-slmpson TrampIed to
Death After Falling to Ground Ex-
hausted-seen Warned Of Danger.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Republican.
Council Bluffs, Dec. 19-H. H. Simp-
SON, aged 20, was killed last night in
an encounter with bull on the farm of
his son, Fred E. Simpson, near Quincy.
The aged man had been warned against
entering the pasture where the bull was
kept, but wanted to secure something in
a field beyond there, and was near
clump of trees when attacked. The
torn-up ground, barked trees and torn
condition of the mans clothing gave
some indication of the fight the man
mads for his life. Apparently
the bull trampled Simpson to
death after he had fallen exhausted.
He was one of the best-known men in
that vicinity.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19
0rinnslI and Vicinity.
Special to Tlmes-Republican.

Sp6clal 10 IlrleS-hepupllcuH.
Grinnell, Dec. 19-The Grinnell
Poultry Association announces its an
nual exhibition of fowls at the armory
for one week, beginning Dec. 20 and
closing Jan. 8. F.. Fl. Shellabarger, OF
West Liberty is to do the Judging. On
Friday evening beginning at O'Clock
will be held the annual meeting and
the election OF officers.
On Wednesday evening Of this week.
at the home Of Pastor w. B. Wilson, OF
the Christian church, Mr.. Harry a.
Hoover and Miss Vera Pearle Fister
were made husband and wife, The
groom Is farmer living few miles
west of this city and the welded pair
will make their home there. The
bride has been engaged In work for the
Interior Telephone Company Of this
city. She is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer E. Fister, who moved to
Grinnell last year from Council Bluffs.
Miss Bessie Harris. who Is to be
married on Monday to Mr.. George Rus
sell, Of Urbana, O., was the guest OF
honor at a dinner given by the Nichol-
by Club on Wednesday evening and is
also guest of honor at a shower given
by Miss Mabel McKarallan this eve
ming.
The usual 9:A5 Sunday morning
meeting of the Brotherhood class OF
the Congrega tional school will be held
with the other classes in the church
in observance of the annual
"maneer service" the regular class
discussion being postponed for one
week. Prof!Y j. w. Gannaway, the
leader of the class. will speak to men
in the high school auditorium at 3
o'clock in the afternoon and the usual
general discussion will follow his re-
marks.
The Baptist congregation will have
the pleasure next Sunday of listening
to President r. A. Earl. of Des Mo!nes
College, who will preach both morning
and evening.
DR.. and Mrs March Green are en-
joEins Christmas visit from their
two daughters, Miss Bessie Green. of
Council Bluffs, and Mrs. G. F. Davis.
of Malvern.
Miss Gwendolyn Davis, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs Truman B.
Scheer, for some weeks, has gone to
make a visit to her home in Vulcan.
then return to her home in Vulcan,
Alberta. Canada. ...
Mr. Melvin Porter. whose home has
been on farm near Ewart. has sold
out his farm possessions and bought
place in Grinnell and will soon move
here to make hisr home.
H. L. Triplett has had the pleasure
of visitd from HIS sister. Mes. +. O.
Little. OF Stafford, Kan. who has come
to spend the winter at the home OF
their mother. Mrs. Triplett, of Brook
lyn,
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19

- q question. but the dormttory ques-
tion - dsnn4tsly slated Tor action next
spring.
There were 270 ballots cast, in the
election Of the members OF the new
College Council with the following re-
suit. Seniors-Blanche Harker, Blanche
Miller, Pearl Neel, Francis Ellis. Jay
Minkler, and Joseph Welch; juniors
Bertha Wagner. Victor Tharp, and
George White; sophomores-Edith
Buck and Fred Little The number OF
votes cast in the election was over a
hundred more than In the primaries.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-12-19

Southwest leMe IA fertile field for
the man with anXthknSsto, SELL that
has merit. q 81 f63ekly populated and
prosperous. fseventx=dy thousand peo-
pie in southwest Iowa read the daily
.Nonpartel. Il Il the great want ad
medium Of this section. II IL known
far and wide de. q producer Of results.
II you have land or anything else to
sell or trade, get in touch with south
west Iowa thru the Nonpartel Write
for our special effer. Nonpareil. coun.
Gil Bluffs. Iowa.. :.