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The Detroit times., 1913-02-10
TOWN OF NEWPORT
HAS CLOSE CALL
Number Of Business Buildings
Destroyed by Fire-Mon-
roe Sends Aid

MONROE, Mich, Feb 10.-(Spe-
ciaI THE store of Partlen Bros, the
harness shop OF Sam HALEY, and tns
business buildings OF Renner 4 FIX
were destroyed by fire In Newport,
north OF here. this morning. Other
buildings we're threatened. and Mon
roe sent steamer, hose cart and
ilremen by electric. The damage
amounts to $4,000.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10

NEW YoRK-John Il. Valentine.
sued for divorce by his wife. who Is
a Quakeress. alleged that the guilty
actions attributed 70 him had been
by double.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10
IT'S 20 DEGREES BELOW ZERO 1T The SOOi

sAULT STE MARIE. Mich. Feb
I9-Ths coolest day OF the year was
e>perienced here today when 20 be.
low aero vas recorded
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10

the top OF IFS voice. a patriot alarmed
l. families. who escaped from a
burning apartment house in Wood
run-aye.. Brooklyn. The bird was
rescued.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10

A school to instruct fire insurance
agents in the intricacies OF Missouri's
new law may be started IN ST. Louis
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10

Cleveland has decided to excavate
for It's electric lighting plant because
OF delays on the part OF a contractor
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10
TO cuRE A CoLD m ONE nav

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Qulnine TAB
lets Druggists refund money ~ II fans
10 cure E w. GROVES signature 10
on each box. 25c.--Advt
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10

NEW YORK--PlAns have bean
ma, made tor : smoking room in the new
Women's university club.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10
SCUTARI DOOMED
TO CERTAIN FALL
Montenegrins Capture Dominat-
ing Position After Fierce
Fighting

CErTINJE, Feb. 10.--The war OF.
fee today stated that the Montene-
grins, under King Nicholas and Prince
Peter, had captured Bardanjol,
most important position dominating
Scutar.. The place was taken only
after the fiercest fighting on both the
Turkish and Montenegro side, that
lasted from early Sunday until early
today. The Montenegrins were aided
bly, the Servians. and II was predicted
that the fall Of Scutari would follow
this victory.
LONDON. Feb. 10.-Sir Edward
Grey, secretary Of state for foreign
affairs, held q long consultation this
afternoon at the foreign ONCE with
the Turkish ambassador. and q news
agency published a report that Hakki
Pasha would come to London within
the week and request the allies TO 70
open peace negotiations.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-10

NEW Notwithstanding Help" at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15

senate. Mr.. and Mrs. Gist attended the
banquet given At Ames in honor OF
Secretary James Wilson.
Paul Findson and wife have moved
from Clarion 20 their nc"; farm near
Ringstad.
At the election held It was voted to
bond the city In the sum Of $4,000 Tor
a new school building to be erected
the coming season. Much interest was
manifested and considerable of predic-
ton was made as to whether or not
the proposition would be successfully
carried. Two hundred ninety one votes
were cast In favor OF the proposition
and ITO against thus by a majority
Of l2l 1t was carried. d. H. Eyler was
elected director to succeed +. ). NC
Coy. who would not permit his name
considered again for the office OF al
rector. When the result was announced
tho students Of the schools turned out
In goodly numbers and celebrated the
Joyous occasion. Bells were rung,
horns were blowed. and drums were
beat. A parade was formed that went
thru the town announcing the tidings
A mass meeting will be held this eve
ming to determine the location Of the
new building.
Mr.. r, NJ. Wilson, the pharmacist
has a new daughter at his home.
Mrs. George Young is visiting her
friends and her daughters in Des
Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
pouDlE TRAGEDY ENACTED IN
TOWN OF MILFORD, DICKINSON
COUNTY.
HOWARD DODGE KILLS SELF
AFTER SHOOTING F. e. GRIFFITH
Breeding Over Defeat in Lawsuit,
podas Becomes Insane and Seriously
Injuries Griffith, Firing Two Bullets
Into eody-Eys Witnesses to Tras.
edy Unable to Interfere.
ecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Milford, March 15.--Howard Dodge
Is dead and F. E. Griffith Is badly
wounded as the result of lawsuit over
land sale.
Griffith sued Dodge for the commits
sion on sale of a piece Of land at the
March term of court and won the
suit. Dodge brooded over the matter
until his mind became unsettled and he
came up town yesterday afternoon
armed with an automatic revolver and
a repeating shotgun. He walked up
the center Of the street until he came
opposite Griffeth's office. Griffith was
sitting inside his office.
Dodge shot twice thru the door, MT
ting Griffeth both times. and woundlhs
him badly. He then walked down the
sidewalk to the next street, placed the
muzzle OF the shotgun under his chlh
and pulled the trigger with his thumb.
In pulling the trigger his head slipped
and he missed, but he pumped the gun
again and this time the shot took e1-
feet, blowing off the side OF his head'
killing him instantly.
Several persons witnessed the shoot'"s
but were unable to interfere
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Sac County News Notes.
ial to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City. March 15.-An agricultural
short course will be held at Lake View
March 81 and % under the auspices
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. The commercial club OF the town
will defray the expenses Of the course.
which will be in charge Of experts from
the extension department OF the state
agricultural college.
At the annual school election this
week A. L. Brownell was reelected d.
rector with no opposition.
Richard Paeper and Miss Florence
Mae Burrow. both Of this locality. were
married March IL at the home of the
brides parents. They will live on a
farm south Of the city.
The Schaller Y. NJ. c. A. basketball
team, organized last winter under the
direction of County Secretary Truman
Smith, has to its credit at the close Oh
the season eight substantial victories
and but one defeat. The team won
during the season a total of 292 points
as against 162 points made by It's OPP
pnnents O. J. Kramer Is the man
ager of the team and l.. II. Spindler
the captain.
Samuel j. Phillips. highly respected
resident of Wal! Lake township, south
of Sac city. died suddenly March IL
from heart failure. He was g. years
of age and is survived by his wife and
six children. He was a member OF the
Free Methodist church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
aviation Of the Commercial Club q

the town.
While here the association went on
record as favoring q revivifcation Of
the old state Editorial Association. The
stand taken on good roads was one Of
the biggest surprises Of the session.
The editors went on record as favoring
the practical improvements" Of high
ways and commended the present gener-
al assembly for their strenuous efforts
to accomplish this purpose"
The resolution adopted at the session
congratulated "the fraternity upon one
Of the largest and most successful
gatherings that it has held In recent
years" OF course Webster City and her
live Commercial League were thanked
for the magnificent banquet, musicale,
and ball. The good roads paragraph
was brief and read as follows: I'VE
believe that the time has arrived for
the commonwealth Of Iowa to take some
action which will lead to the practical
improvement Of her highways and
commend the thirty fifth general as
sembly Of Iowa for their strenuous
efforts to accomplish this purpose"
Several publicity bills now pending in
the legislature were openly discussed
but no concerted action was taken. The
association, however, will affiliate with
other district association in asking the
legislators to be fair to the newspaper
men of the smaller towns, and not per-
init designing lobbyists to insert clauses
in bills which rebound to the great adj
vantage of big city jobbing houses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
eARwlh COMPANY PROSPEROUS
Annual Report Shows increase in Flo.
vator Rusinsss. Over 1911, Of $55,0 600.

Annual Report Shows increase in EIe-
vator Business, Over 1911, Of $55,000.
Special to Times Republican.
Garwin, March 1.-THE fourth an
nual meeting Of the Garwin Farmers
Elevator Company was held March IL
at the opera house. and was attended
by large number of stockholders.
The total amount OF business done
during the year ending Dec. 81. 1912,
was $158, 1927, an increase over 1911
Of $4,000. The following is record
Of the various articles handled taken
from the managers report:
Corn, 111,551 bushels; oats. 14s.76s
bushels; barley. 1925 bushels: wheat,
1871 bushels: total, 271.916 bushels.
Lumber, 544,709 feet: cement, 504,2Oo
pounds; sand. 1909 tons; coal. 1867
tons; salt, 499 barrels; feed, $4,000
pounds; wire fencing, 1900 rods.
Car lots handled: In, 140; out, IA.
Net gain for 1912. $4,30o.13.
A dividend of 10 per cent was paid
to stockholders and the balance to sur
plus, which is to daate S6,096.97.
1t was decided to build a new lum-
Der shed to cover the entire stock Of
lumber.
Mr.. ". S. Beall, manager Of the COM
pany will probably be retained for the
next year.
The present officers and directors
are: L. A. Van Horn. president;
Charles Quetlye, vice president; Ralph
Hall, secretary; P. H. Sells, treasurer;
A. Cuthbertson, Sam Bovemyer, Frank
Smith, Frank Riceman, Robert Meyer,
directors.
Twenty-Five additional shares were
sold this meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Rriaf New. of Pomeroy.

Pomeroy, March ID The short
course held here Wednesday and Thurs
day Of this week was well attended.
About 800 farmers and many OF the
town men attended the lectures and
stock and grain judging. Many Vaiu-
able prizes were offered by the business
men.
Next week the Methodist ladies VIII
have a domestic science course at the
church under the leadership of Mrs.
Louise Campbell, Of Ames. assisted by
Miss Lille Moline. This will be the
first years work
Pomeroy is to have a new elevator In
the spring. 1t will be located east OF
the woodford- Wheeler lumber sheds.
While unloading a disc from car
the other day Lloyd Harmon stumbled
and fell on the sharp edges. cutting
the back Of his hand quite severely.
At the meeting OF the commercial
club Tuesday night it was decided that
Pomeroy would celebrate the Fourth
this year Arrangements have been
made to make it the best ever.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Southern Ioua Items

and here quite fleet had gathered.
Most of the ice is coming down the
main channel of the river, which Is due
to the fact that the wing dams along
the banks turn the current. This leaves
the chuts nearly clear of ice, as the
little lice that was forced there has
melted and floated down the stream,
leaving only a little along the banks
Ottunnwa.
James Cook, tramp, was found
nearly frozen to death bv a Burling-
ton train crew when they came
into the Ottumwa east yards late the
other night. A hurried call to the po-
lice station brought one of the night
officers to the scene and Cook was
found huddled in the corner Of one OF
the coal cars which has heen brought
to Ottumwa from Burlington. He was
take n to the police station where 1t was
found that he was demented and in
bad circumstances. Next morning he
told the officials that he had "beaten n"
his way from Culman, Ala and that he
was going to Granger. where he intend
ed to Join the Posy circus which Is win
tering there. He was turned loose
and went to the overseer of the poor
where he was supplied with trans
portation to Abba. He is about 60 years
old and his clothing was badly torn and
his appearance was one that would at
tract sympathy.
Psekwood.
In the fire last week. Snider & Nc
Claims general store, p. II. Jamison's
drug store and the Southeastern Iowa
Telephone exchange at Packwood were
destroyed. The flames are thought to
have originated in the wareroom Of the
drug store. They were discovered by
Fred Bftton, the telephone manager,
who lived In the building, and he and
his family barely escaped with their
lives from the burning structure. The
buildings were a one and two-story
frame, both owned by Mrs. d. N. Lyon.
Her loss Is probably $4,000. the amount
Of insurance is unknown at this tiS,e.
Snider & McClain estimate their loss
at Sc, 800 and they have $4,000 insur-
ance. The loss on the drug store is
not known. J.. d. Snider owned the
telephone exchange. altho he had re-
Gently contracted for It's sale. His loss
is total. and it will be quite heavy.
Mr.. Britton had $50 in a desk in his
office and lost that, as we'll as house
hold goods and wearing apparel. The
M. w. A. lodge. which occupied the
second floor OF the drug store. lost all
its furniture, while the instruments OF
several members OK the Fsckwood
band were burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Clinton,

Clinton.
Charles Neumann, resident of
Lyons, and an employee at the Lyons
paper mill, was badly injured. An arm
was torn off and his head was caved
in. He was hurried to Mercy hospital
and an early report is to the effect
that he probably can not recover.
Loekridse.
At the Fred Briggs sale last Thurs
day. Emil Hilderbrand had the mis-
fortune to be kicked by a mule. He
was wrestling with some of the boys
and fell against the mule. He had two
ribs fractured and is now improving
under the Doctors care.
keokuk.
The stage of the Mississippi is rap
idly increasing. it being close to sew
en- feet above low water mark. Some
fear is entertained that water will get
into the cofferdam before 1t is wanted.
Material is being brought from the ILL
nois side to be used in filling at GER
tain points where it will be required.
New London.
Considerable excitement was caused
Tuesday morning at the j. w. Edgar
farm, northwest of town, by a blaze
starting in the kitchen of the house.
Some coal oil had been spilled on the
floor and some fire from the stove ig-
nited the oil. The wall and ceiling was
badly burned before the fire was ex-
tinguished.
Council Bluffs.
Joe Mueller of Coon Rapids. who
operates a pool hall. was convicted in
federal court here Thursday of selling
Intoxicating liquors. Two anti-saloon
detectives secured the evidence against
Mueller. They testified they had seen
him sell bottle Of what they believed
was whisky. Mueller. however. denied
selling any. Sentence was deferred.
Fairfield.
A large barn owned by Charles Kisel,
seven and q half miles northwest Of
Fairfield, burned to the ground We'd
nesday night. killing four calves and
consuming thousand bushels Of corn,
nearly as much oats and hay NOW
full Of hay and baled straw. Two
horses were saved, but one was injured
and may die The loss will run into the
thousands, only partially covered by
insurance.
Museatins.
Despite the fact that the Ice is NOV
ing down the river in an almost COM
pact mass, fishermen in the East Fiji
district of the city are busy with their
nets. The Iowa chute seems to be the
nnly place where the river Is c!ea.
enough to do any amount Of sishing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15

Pinkham' Is Vegetable Compound adver-
tised, tried 1t. My health improved
wonderfully and I am now quite well
again. No woman suffering from fe-
male ills will regret it if she takes this
medicine. Mrs. JAMES G. LECLEAR,
336 Hunt St., Detroit, Mich.
Another Case.
Philadelphia, Pa" Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound Is al you
claim it to be. About two or three
days before my periods ! would get bad
backsches, then pains in right and left
sides, and my head would ache. I called
the doctor and he said had organic in
fiammation. went to him for while but
did not get we'll 50 took Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. After TAX
Ing two bottles was relieved and finally
my troubles left me. married and
have two little girls. have had no re-
turn Of the old troubles. Mrs. CHAs.
Bex1L, ESQ s. Chadwick St, Pas!a. Pa,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Clarion Nsw. Notes.

Special to Times-Republican.
Clarion: March ei5.-Mfs. ". t.
1.-THE sad intelligence
of the death OF her brother at Joliet
Ill. This is doubly sad. because OF the
death of her daughter, Mrs. kershner.
who was buried the day before.
Harry Brooks 1O-year-old son died
of heart trouble following siege OF
diphtheria. The boy had been gaining
and it was thought that he would re-
cover and his sudden death is a pain
full surprise to all.
Leroy Depew and Miss Anna smith
were united In marriage at the Meth
odist parsonage. sThey will reside on a
farm located near Goldfield.
Rev. and Mrs. Nathan H. Gist re-
turned Friday from a few days visit
in Des Moines and Ames. On Mon
day morning Rev. Mr.. Gist delivered
the invocation in the house OF repre-
sentatives and on Wednesday morning
officiated in the same capacity in the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
AUTO TRUCK SHIPPED BACK.
Logan Resents Refusal Of Company to
Make Demonstration Planned.

Special to Times Republican.
Logan, March 15.-The big auto
truck for carrying freight between
Magnolia and Logan arrived mere from
Omaha, and was unloaded and taken
to the Seabury garage Thursday, nut
owing ia the refusal on the part OF the
company to make the demonstration IN
compliance with the contract, the truck
was loaded onto the cars and shipped
back.
Tho the business men of Magnolia
are keenly disappointed over the re-
suits Of Thursday,lyet they have not
given up putting an auto truck on 'he
road for transporting freight between
the two towns. The money for the
purchase is available in the Magnolia
bank, and all that remains to be done
is to select the truck that will answer
the requirements of the Magnolia bust
ness men. as-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
EDITORS BOOST GOOD ROADS.

Resolution Favorins "PraetieaI I'm
provsmsnts," Passed at Meeting.
Special to imes-Republican.
Webster City, March -15-The Upper
Des Moines- Corn Belt Editorial Assoc
citation adjourned an unusually sue
,cessful meeting In this city. following
the election of the following officers:
observation-disclosures H. J. Mitchell
Storm Lake.
Vice PRESIDENT. S. Hulse, Glad
brook.
Secretary Treasurer-Al NJ. Adams,
Humboldt.
The summer meeting Of the associa-
ton will be held in Storm Lake. on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
JURY HoPELEssLY DIsAeREEs.
John kakosinnis, Mason City, Asking
$4,000 for Loss Of Foot.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, March 15.-After being
out nearly weight hours, the jury
In the case of John Kagoginnis was
called into the presence of the court,
and when they informed the judge that
they stood to and seemed to be
hopelessly disagreed, the judge gave
them additional instructions. and sent
them out for still further delibera-
lions. John is only 16 years old, and
lost part of his foot in a conveyor
at the Lehigh Portland Cement plant.
He is suing for $4,000 damages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
POTATO RAISING TEST.

Commission Firm to Plant Seventy
Acres TO Tubsrs, Near Hamburg.
Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluffs, March 15.-An Oma:
ha commission firm with faith in Iowa
soil as potato producer. has arranged
to test that faith on an extension scale
near Hamburg. George Ginord. the
dead Of the company, leased seventy
acres Of land from Vert Reid, and mas
paid the unusual cash rental of SD an
acre-cash in advance-for the tract.
Mr.. Clifford is enthusiastic and is scr.
tain he will make money on his invest
inert. Two carloads Of seed will be used
to plant the seventy acres Mr.. Gtf-
ford is a potato Dug" He is an au-
thority on potato culture and talks it
in his Sleep
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Iowa Patents Granted.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines March 15.-The follow
ing patents were granted to Iowans for
the week ending March II, as reported
from the office of Wilfred c. Lane, pat
ent attorney, sos Croker building, Dies
MoiEes:
Steering mechanism, james E.
Briggs, Waterloo; traction engine.
Henry j. Heider. assignor to Heider
Manufacturing Company. Carroll; tank
heater, Denison A. Tisdale, Marshall
town: door stay. Earl w. Smith. An
thon; scraper, Charles ]. Altman. Ida
Grove.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
License Didn't Bring Immunity.

Special to Tlmes-Republlcan.
Mason City. March 15.-John Condor,
who put up cash bond for appearance
before the grand jury on charge Of
boctlegging, and immediately after this
took out government license which
he thought would be sufficient to pro-
tect him from the federal authority,
was yesterday arrested, and is being
held in the county Jail awaiting the
arrival of the United States marshal
from F't. Dodge. The police authorities
had plenty of evidence of sale, but
found nothing Of consequence in his
possession.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
News Of Manning.
to Times-Republican.

Special TO 1lnleS-RepuUIICaH'
Manning March 15.-Fred Wiseman.
OF Des Moines, has accepted respons-
ible position in the creamery.
The A. p Herrickson stock OF cloth
ing was purchased by the Marten Mer-
camille Company. Mr.. Herrickson died
very suddenly few weeks ago. being
found dead in bed about midnight.
At the last meeting of the council the
Indebtedness Of the town was paid.
This does not include the Indebtedness
Of the school, which is separate from
the council.
Mrs. d. J.. Swaney returned from Des
Noines, where she has been under the
care OF a specialist since October.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Aged Hotel Man Dead.
ipecial to Times-Republican.

Spec1al to Tfmes-RepubIlcan.
Iowa City, March 15.-Thomas Net
calf is dead here, aged 70. He was the
proprietor OF the New West Hotel,
where he died. Surviving are his son.
Mason, of Fort Dodge; and daughter.
Abbie. Of Iowa City. ]. B. Metcalf Of
Dumont, Is a brother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15

When ii is known that
its power to strengthen
the system and build up
the body IS why Father
Johns Medicine cures
colds, it will be under.
stood why it is so vaIu.
able as a tonic and for
driving the impurities
out Of the system. It
feeds the tissues and
makes strength; pre-
vents pneumonia and
consumption.-not a pat.
ent medicine; pure and
wholesome. 50 years in use.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
DOCTORS DID
NOT HELP. HER
But lydia e. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound Restored
Mrs. LeClear's Health
Her Own Statement.
Detroit, Mich. 81 am glad to dis
cover a remedy that relieves me from

m y suffering q n q
pains. For two years
/ suffered bearing
down pains and got
oil run down. / was
under q nervous
strain and could not
sleep at night I
went to doctors here
in the city but they
did not do me any
good.
HSeeinoI,vflia r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Pneumonia Follows a Cold

but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound 1t stops
the cough, heals the sore and in
famed air passages, and strengthens
the lungs. The genuine is in a yell
low package with beehive on cartoon.
Refuse substitutes. Mcbride & VIII
Drug Company.