Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-19

New Sharon.
! A few days ago the postoffice de-
partment issued notice OF the discon-
tinuaace Of the postofflce at Stilwell
(Moore Station) just north of New
Sharon. Patrons Of the office, some
| fifteen in number. Immediately filed
protests with Senators Cummins, and
| word was received that their pleas
have been granted and the office will
be continued.
Dss Moines.
A remarkable case turned up in po-
| lice court when Bert Fuller, IA years
old, declared he has been compelled by
threats of stranger to steal. He
stated a strange man had been meet
| ing him on the street and compelling
him to give him the mall he was carry
ing for the Iowa Publishing Company
The boy was arrested while trying to
cash check at a bank. He could
not find the mysterious stranger.
Shenandoah.
While manufacturing hog oilers at
the factory Of the Sanitary Supply
Company, this city, G. NJ. Depuey.
Charles Cotrill and ]. r. ,-urran, man
ager Of the company, were overcome
by gas from the gasolene. The day
being cold, 81! windows ana doors were
closed, and the exhaust pipe had not
yet been run to the outside. thus caus-
ing the room to be completely filled
with the exhaust gas. Mr.. Depuey re-
manned unconscious for about thirty
minutes. The services Of a physician
were required.
Keokuk.
The Keokuk and Hamilton bridge
crossing the Mississippi river at this
point will be rebuilt and work will
start at once. according to the an
nouncement of Theodore Gilman, sec
rotary Of the bridge company. who ar
rived here from New York. The COM
pany plans to spend $3.50. 900 in repair
ing the bridge making it a double deck
structure capable Of handling all traf-
&c now and for several years in the
future. Ralph Modjeska IS the engi-
neer employed by the company for the
work and he has completed the plans.
erosion.
Great Britain lost good subject and
Uncle Sam gained good citizen by the
marriage of Miss Annie Rosa Murley
to Rev. Sydney Arthur, pastor OF the
Congregational church at Orient. The
bride until her marriage Friday after
noon was a subject OF his majesty,
King George, her residence being in
the town Of Falmouth In Cornwall,
England. Eleven days ago she en-
barked for the United States to marry
Rev. Mr.. Arthur, and landed safely In
New York City. She came to Creston
and enjoyed the hospitality Of the Rev.
J. T. Walker home until her marriage.
0ttumwa.
A quarrel over debt Of long stand
ing resulted in the killing Of Eulalia
Rangel. a Mexican, by Raphael Davila,
also a Mexican here late Saturday aft
ernoon. Davila fired three shots at
Rangel while the latter lay on . bed
In tho formers home. playing with
Davila's baby son. Two shots entered
Rangels right side and caused almost
instant death. The feud hetween tho
men AZ told by the wife and mother
n-law Of Davila began In Davenport
eight months ago. Davila owed Ran
gel $3.50 which he refused to pay and
this led to q quarrel every time they
met. About two months ago Davila
left his wife at the railroad station In
Davenport taking train for Des
Moines. She with her baby son came
to Ottumwa to her mother. A few
weeks ago Rangel was laid Off work
and sent his suitcase 70 Mrs.. Dartl1 IL