Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-30

Wall Lake.
The Wall Lake creamery was de-
stroyed by fire Friday morning. c. w.
Davis, owner, says that it will in all
probability be rebuilt. The loss is about
$4,000, partly covered by insurance.
Sioux City.
The bridge across the Missouri ap-
pears to be the headquarters for the
operations of gang Of bandits. Many
hold-ups have taken place on the Ne
braska approach as we'll as on this
side of the river. The police Of the
two cities have Joined forces in an at
tempt to run down the gang.
Sioux City.
"Chief" George johnson, Indian
called at police headquarters Thurs
legged to have been issued for his ar
rest at Pender, Neb, Sunday was a
mistake. Johnson, with Mrs. Johnson.
has been at the Hotel Jackson for the
last three days, he said.
lie Mars.
Henry Mertz, bartender in the
Palace saloon, was shot and wounded
by a man named L. L. Francis. The
bullet made glancing wound on the
side of Merits head. Francis had re-
fused to pay for some drinks and an
alteration ensued. Francis has been
employed with corn Smelling crew
near Remsen. He is now in Jail.
Sioux City.
Altho Congressman elect Tom Steele
has stated that he is bound to indorse
the candidacy Of D. e. Kerby for the
Sioux City postmastership. which will
become vacant Dec. 13. George Ellerd,
another democratic aspirant for the
place, asserts he will not withdraw
from the race until he sees Mr.. Kerby
officially seated in the office. Frank
r. Wilson, the third avowed candidate
for the place, declined Thursday night
to state what his course will be.
WapeIIo.
The new Keck opera house will be
dedicated the night of Dec. 4, when
the first attraction will be used by
the citizens to assist in raising $500
promised Mr.. Keck on the completion
of the building The committee In
charge of the arrangements are pow
selling tickets the prices being IS.
SO and 81 each, according to the Local
ton The box office opens first on the
afternoon Of Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 2
O'Clock, when those holding tickets may
call at the box Office and select the
seat they desire.
Lake City.
Edgar T. Bowles, a farmer living
two and half miles out of Lake City,
will lose both feet as the result OF an
accident which happened Thursday
while he. with some neighbors and
friends, was getting ready to go hunt
ing. Mr.. Bowles hal loaded his double
barreled shotgun and stood it up in
corner of the house while he put on
his coat. The gun slipped down and
both barrels were discharged, tearing
one foot completely off and managing
the other so that amputation will be
necessary. ~
Story City.
The Stone Charlson farm land. To-
Gated east of Randall, was sold at
public auction Tuesday. The home
stead consisting of LOG acres. was pur-
chased by Erick and Oscar Charlson
for 5000 an acre. They also bought the
eighty across the road for $166.50, and
they bid in the small timber tract at a
nominal sum. T. NJ. Larson and Chris
Teig bought the ninety three acres
north of the homestead for $170.50 an
acre. This place has no improvements.
George Charlson bought the seventy
seven acre piece, also without any i'm
provements. for $155.50 an acre.
Sioux City,.
When the rope made Of the straps Of
his overalls broke and foiled his first
attempt to end his life, an unknown
man. who hanged himself one-half mile
north OF Logan Park cemetery early
Thursday morning. cut strip. from the
leg of the garment and finished the
work of self destruction. No clew to
his identity was found. The sum of
$109.4S in cash was found In his hat at
his feet. When the body was found the
feet were but an inch from the ground.
There was nothing on which he could
Nave stood while fastening the knot.
The broken straps Of his overalls.
knotted and twisted for additional
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