Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-17
Waterloo.

Waterloo.
A certain kind Of nitre pearl-very
powerful in strength-broke in par
eel post consignment in the local post
office and filled the work rooms with
Ia putrid odor all during the morning.
It required several hours for the
clerks to find the origin of the pecu-
liar smell. The consignment was from
a Des Moines drug store to a local
doctor.
Fort Dodge.
Miss Gladys Wells, secretary Of the
associated charities has been ap-
pointed by the school board to act as
truant officer. The board feel that
they are fortunate Inc, securing the
services Of Miss Wells as her work
bring her In contact with truant
children and she will be- able thru her
experience in this line Of work to keep
close watch Of the children. She will
be vested with police authority.
Nashua.
Rev. L. NJ. Foster, formerly resi-
dent of this vicinity, passed away at
his home in Charles City, being 100
years of age last June. For the past
six weeks he has been suffering from
failed until death came to his relief.
For a number OF years he lived on q
farm west Of Nashua, but for several
years past he has been living in
Charles City. He leaves to mourn MS
death, wife. one son and a step
daughter, all living in Charles City. /.
Nashua.
Ora Evans, who was arrested a cou-.
pie Of weeks ago for assault and bat
terry with intent to do great bodily IN
jury upon the person of Roy Vanston.
had his preliminary hearing and was
bound over to appear before the grand
Jury under 5000 bonds, and being UNI
able tc furnish them was taken to the
county jail at New Hampton. Evans
was implicated with two brothers in
the stabbing Of Roy Vat1ston. He
Was to have had his trial a-week ago,
but vanston was unable to appear I'M
til Wednesday.
Waterloo.
Live in the open. eat moderately.
exercise regularly and don't worry"
These REQUISITES to good health ana
longevity are given by Mrs. isaac
snoors, who is just entering upon her
10Sd year. Wednesday Mrs. spoons
and her youthful husband OF ~ waakeu
more than a mile from their nome 10
q department store. to attend saie'
She maintained a brisk gait that ap-
reared TO hurry Mr.. Spoons. She was
urging him to step lively. Mrs. Spoors
does her own homework, hears We'll
does not require glasses and mas
good memory and is an insesest'hS
conversationalist. ~.
Nashua. !
The home of Neal Simerson, four
miles cast of Nashua, was destroyed
~ fire last week. The fam
nv arose and began preparing break,
fast. and 1t is supposed that the IRE
atarted around the chimney. as the
f,rst that was noticed of it was when
thew discovered that the entire upper
mart was on fire. The blaze was too
Tar under way to be put on by those
Who came to assist, ana the house and
nearly all its contents were destroyed.
EXCEPT a few pieces Of furniture. The
house was owned by Mrs. HUFFMAN.
Mr.. simerson, his wife. and two little
children were rendered. homeless.
Waterloo. a.
TnSeo yOuIuluk WouNSAVAG5 ssso 49,
est but Is years OF age, were picked
up in the Illinois Central yards Wed
nesday night by patrolman. When
taken to the station they gave their
names az Robert Magner, aged Is; Lee
and VIII Foster, aged II and II years
respectively. The Foster boys ran
away from their home at Independence
to see their grandmother who 10 visit
ing here. They arrived Wednesday
evening on an Illinois Central train,
Just having enough money to purchase
half fare tickets. Magner 10 . Du-
buuue boy. His father resides there
and a letter was sent the parent in
forming him Of his sons whereabouts
Waterloo.
Thomas F. Martin. % years old. q
lineman, was seriously injured Thurs.
day morning when 500 volts Of elec.