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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
NOTED TEMPERANCE WORKER
AND FORMER PUBLISHER
PASSES AWAY.
CAME TO IOWA IN 1s4o,
WHEN u YEARS OF AGE
Former Editor Of Dial Of Progress,
Official Organ Of Iowa Anti Saloon
Leasus-Trustss Of Iowa Wesleyan
College For Twenty Years-Rev.
Jones Conducts Funeral Services.
Special to Times Republican.

Spec1al to Times Republ1can.
Mount Pleasant, Aug. 31.-The Rev.
w. r. Cole, noted temperance orator
five years resident of this city,
passed away at his beautiful home
here Sunday, following an illness
Of several months duration. He
was born in Indiana on Aug, IL, 1925,
and had just passed his ghty-seventh
birthday anniversary. With his par
ents he emigrated to this state in 1870,
when II years of age. He was edu-
Gated in the common schools of this
city and at Howe's Academy. He lat
err received the degree of master Of
arts from Lombard University at
Galesburg and in 1864 the degree Of
doctor of divinity from Harvard. Upon
graduation from the eastern school he
was ordained as a minister of the Uni
tartan church. and as missionary of
that organization returned to Iowa.
Mr.. Cole was always an ardent adj
vocate OF the temperance cause and
gave largely of his time and means to-
wards that work. For years he was
the editor of the Dial Of Progress, y
the official organ of the antisaloon
league, published at Des Moines. In
addition to being interested in a num-
Der of the pioneer industries of this
city, he was for twenty years a mem
Der of the board Of trustees of Iowa
Wesleyan College. He leaves three
children, Hugh A., Ernest c., and Ar
thur F., of Chicago, all members of
the well known Cole Hot Blast Stove
Company The funeral services were
held from the family residence this
afternoon and were in charge of the
Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, the we'll
known Chicago divine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
CLUE TO PRoskA MURDER.
Death Of Mason City Laborer Believed
Duo to Blow on Head With Bottle.

Special to TlmeS-RepuDHcan.
Mason City, Aug. 31.-Officers are
following out good clue as to the
murder of Winch Proska, but as yet no
arrests have been made. He was
murdered in his room in the forenoon
on Sunday but was not found until
about o'clock. There was no evil
dence Of blood, which led the physi-
clan to believe when first called that
he had died from natural causes. Later
it was found that his skull had been
crushed and finding a beer bottle in
the room led to the belief that this was
the instrument that caused death.
Winch Proska with Joe Spindler had
rented a room of Michael Ross. Four
men were known to have been in the
room that morning. Proska had been
drinking and when his brother Joe
called to see him at noon found him
in bed but did not go near him, think
ing that he was sleeping off big
drunk. About an hour later his part
ner, Joe Spindler, went in and found
him on the floor seemingly very sick
and Immediately called the doctor. The
case is Deins handled by Sheriff Marsh
assisted by the police and they feel
confident that they know who killed
Proska and are awaiting develop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
KIN or NATHAN AND FRANK
RA,NssAEeER EXPRESS GRAFT.
tube TO GOVERNOR.
GIVE ASSURANCE OF
FUTURE GOOD BEHAVIOR
Especially Grateful TO Governor Clarke
Because Of His Findings That
Brothers Should Never Have Been
Convicted on Evidence Presented in
Court.
Special to Times-Republican.


Steamboat Rock, Aug. 31,-Relatives
OF Nathan and Frank Rainsbarger,
who were recently pardoned by Cover
nor Clarke and freed from prison after
nearly thirty years Of confinement,
have sent to Governor George w.
Clarke q note Of appreciation for the
action Of the governor, in which they
assure the chief executive that the
be violated. The words of apprecia-
tion follow:
''Steamboae Rock, Iowa, Aug. %.
1915. Governor George w. Clarke, ex-
ecutive Office, Des Moines-Dear Gov
ernor Clarke: Please accept our thanks
for the pardon of our uncles, Frank
and Nathan Rainsbarger.
I'VE as a family are more than
grateful to you for. the reasons you
gave for granting them their pardon.
that they never ought to have been
convicted on the evidence that they
were convicted on.
I'VE feel that those remarks in a
large measure, when uttered by the
executive Of our state, go far toward
removing the stigma from our family
name which we have unjustly borne
these thirty years.
And we sacredly pledge you our
word, that 80 far as any act Of ours or
theirs is concerned, that you will never
have cause to regret your act of JUS
tice in granting their pardon.
I'VE will not violate the trust you
have reposed in us all to be good citi-
zens.
Yours very gratefully,
JAY c. RAINSBARGER,
"FLCRENCE RAINSBARGER,
edward JOHNS"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
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Jewell News Notes.

Special to S-Repu bllcan.
Jewell, Aug. 81. School started
Monday with a full crop of teachers.
During the summer the school building
has been put in shape for the teach
ing of domestic science and fitted up
with the latest style of electric stoves.
The manual training is under the SUI
pervision of Professor Clark.
Mr. and Mrs. F. c. Snyder and two
sons, Richard and Frank, who have
been in northern Minnesota for the
past three weeks. drove home from st.
Paul Sunday IN the Ford in just twelve
hours.
The Misses Gladys Bonner and Mil
bred OConner left Sunday for Blairs-
burg, where they will teach the coming
season.
Miss Anne Christensen left Saturday
for Des Moines, where she will enter
business college.
Will Voss has rented his farm to
Charles Thornberg and bought a house
in town Of Miss Anna Larson and eX-
poets to move about Sept. /.
Rev. w. Fl. Whistler, of Chester, the
pastor of the Congregational church,
has moved into the Bendic Alvestad
house north of the college and expects
to enter upon his duties next Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
WARNS AGAINST FAkERs.
National Al Club Puts Stamp Of Dis.
approval on Psddlers.


Cedar Rapids, Aug. 81. = Credulous
women with fondness for bargains
are being duped in cities thruout out
the country by clever advertising
Scotch and Irish peddlers who offer to
sell goods from s345.OoO stock Of SAL
vaged merchandise from the wrecked
steamship Sultana," according to a
committee Of the Cedar Rapids AID
Club by the National Vigilance Com
mittee of the Associated Advertising
Clubs Of the world.
Anonymous hand-bills, usually cir
culated few days before the appear
ance Of the peddlers." says the bull
lentin, Announce that high-grade
linens, hosiery, woolens and silks will
be sold at absurdly low prices thru
agents of 'Messrs. G.. j. Campbell &
Co., New York City, the largest COM
mission statesmen in the world and
consignees OF the salvage of the ill
fated Sultara'"
The national vigilance committee
reports that investigation of Ameri-
can shipping registries since 1900 re-
veal no record of the wreck of a
steamship "Sultana,' and that &c. ].
Campbell & Co." can not be found in
/ New York and are not known there.
AS n ruse to lead unwary women to
believe that marvellous bargains are
given in dress goods sold out of suit
cases for cash, the national committee
report that these tricksters secure,
from samples shown, c. o. d. orders
for beautiful linens hosiery and other
small articles, at absurdly low prices.
These orders are never delivered.
1t is also reported that the Spring
field. O., vigilance committee caused
the arrest of Hugh Barry, one of these
peddlers, alleging that in selling mer-
cerized cotton poplin he represented it
to be silk poplin with a wool and silk
thread. Barrys trial is set for Aug.
IS. He has been released on a $50
cash bond. John Mckinley and Stephen
McNulty. said to be Barry's associates,
are sought by the Springfield authors
ties for alleged false advertising.
1T IS reported that these peddlers
are wanted IN several cities for alleged
fraudulent advertising, fraudulent sell
ing and peodling without licenses"
states the national vigilance commit
tee. IF circulars have been dis
tribused advertising these scheme in
your city or if these peddlers appear
notify the national vigilance commit
tee, Indianapolis, at once. Warn your
citizens to report any activities on the
part Of these tricksters to the police"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
EIdora News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Aug. 31.-While John Quig-
ley was unloading from his wagon a
dimension stone at the new bank
building one of the planks broke and
frightened the team, which ran east
ward down Ellington avenue, strew-
ing the dump boards along the ave-
nue., ran into the rear end of ]. S.
Newcomers auto. which stood along
the curb, damaging it considerably,
then ran astride of the electrolier post
at the northwest corner OF the Wisner
opera house, badly breaking the wagon
and harness, one horse landing against
the corner Of the building and the
other against the railing to the stair
way leading to the Rubo barber shop.
The horse landing on the railing was
badly cut about the breast, requiring
nine stitches to properly dress the
wound.
No word has yet been received from
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Huffman, parents
of the young man who was killed Sun
day in an automobile accident near his
home at Owasa.
Judge Z. NJ. Mccall, Of Nevada,
opened the August term OF the district
court here yesterday. No jury work
being ready the sheriff was directed to
communicate with all the jurors pos
sibie and advise them that the jury
had been excused until Monday morn
ing of the third week. The balance OF
the day was occupied in preliminary
work.
Eldora public schools opened Mon
day. Superintendent A. f. Valine has
been in the harness for more than a
week past as we'll as number of the
other teachers, working out the de-
tails and preliminaries, so that no time
was lost to the school but the pupils
found themselves ready to work at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
RICHARDS MADE PRESIDENT.
Sheldon Man Elected Head Of Nations
Harness Manufacturers Association.

oUSuoOO WaU st0SASN VbV9S " sNSs'S'0
Harness Manufacturers Association.
Special to Times Republican.
Sheldon, Aug. S1.--One OF the most
signal honors to ever come to the city
Of Sheldon or to one of its residents
came last week in the election of d.
L. Richards, Of this city. to the presi-
dency of the National Harness Manu-
facturers' Association at the national
convention held at Kansas City.
The office came unsolicited to Mr.
Richards. There are 10000 harness
dealers in the United States and OF
this number 10000 belong to the ma
tional association. There We're 500 III
convention at Kansas City from every
state in the union. This is the secono
time president has been elected from
west of the Mississippi river and inc
first time he has been chosen from a
city of this size Mr.. Richards has
beer a member of the association fol
five years and has been prominent In
its affairs. He has been engaged in
the harness business in Sheldon fol-
twenty eight years, learning the trade
in the eastern part of the state IN
1881
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

Cedar Rapids.
Louis Benda was arrested Friday.
charged with passing five worthless
checks since July Is, and police say
| he made confession
Cedar Rapids.
| Martin Steadman. who is said to
have been a drug fiend, was found I'M
conscious in local park Friday mig mt
and died later in the hospital. He is
| said to have taken an overdose OF
morphine. Officers are trying to lind
where he bought the drug in violation
OF the federal law.
Sioux City.
Policeman J. d. "Tex" Brewer is
made defendant in a $500 damage suit
filed in the district court by Atlas Bou-
trous. who alleges Brewer injured him
internally by hitting him with a club
while making an arrest on March 10.
The petitioner alleges Brewer arrested
him for intoxication but later changed
the charge to disturbing the peace.
Sioux City.
Michael D. Dougherty, OF Dougherty
& Bryant, is asked to pay $1,000 for as
saulting Eugene Winslow. laborer, in
front of 400 Douglas street, Aug. 20.
Winslow filed suit for this amount in
damages Friday. Dou gherty is charged
with having struck Winslow in the
mouth, knocking loose two teeth and
telling winslow. Winslow alleges he
had been unable to perform any work
since the attack was made.
Cedar Rapids.
John Kurbera, living near here. is in
a dying condition in a local hospital
and Emmett ]. Lattmer, aged II. son
of q local merchant, is held under
bonds, pending his death or recovery.
Lattmer is said to have run down Kur-
bera with his autom obile on road
near here Friday night and never
stopped to discover the condition Of
the man injured. The accident was
witnessed by farmers who notified the
police and the arrest followed
Webster City.
One of the biggest land deals OF
the season in this vicinity was con-
sumated Friday when Howard Knight
traded his fine 290-acre farm ten
miles northeast Of Webster City, in
Cass township, for a 556-acre farm
near Baskerville, owned by A. w. Wag-
ner, of that place. The Knight farm,
which is one of the best improved in
Hamilton county, was put in at 1929
per acre and the Wagner farm at $3.50.
The exchange will be made the first OF
March, when Mr.. Knight expects to
remove to the farm near Estherville.
Mr.. Wagner is a very wealthy man and
secures the knight property as an in
vestment It is likely he will put 1t
upon the market later on.
Cedar Rapids.
John Brannon, a Jockey, performed
a feat Saturday afternoon that no one
but drunken man could get away
with and not break at least two legs,
when for the edification Of the crowd
which was watching, he jumped from
the east end Of the First avenue bridge
to the ground below. lighting at the
edge Of the water, without getting his
feet wet or injuring himself in any
way. Officer Kvapil, happened to Join
the crowd just in time to see the little
fellow make his jump, was so pleased
with the exhibition he decided the rest
Of the force would like chance to get
with Brannon and took him
to the station where q charge Of drunk
eness was placed against the per-
former.
Orange City.
J. J. Van Eizenga has purchased the
interest OF u. Van Pelt in the firm of
Van Pelt & Van Eizenga, and thus be-
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

pension system. III health compels Mr..
Kilbourne to lay aside his arduous
duties. He has no definite plans for
his future but does not expect to cease
active business life entirely altho his
immediate aim is to recover his good
health. During his career he has been
stationed at Marcus, Meridian. Mitchell,
Parkersburg. Webster City, Cedar
Falls and Fort Dodge. He has been in
this city since 1892.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
TRAP MEET At WATERLOO.
Amateur Shoot to Be Held Under Aus
piees Of Waterloo Gun Club, Sept. 8.

Special to Times Republican,.
Waterloo, Aug. 31.-An amateur trap
meeting will be held here Monday,
Sept. 6, under the auspices of the
Waterloo Gun Club. A program of
thirteen events, twelve of fifteen tar
gets and one of twenty targets, has
been arranged. The meeting is open
to all amateurs and professionals are
invited to shoot for targets trophy
will be offered for. high gun among
those who shoot targets for the first
time, each contestant to shoot at least
fifty targets. The Jack Rabbit system
of scoring will be used.
Rush Race. of the Remington Z. NJ.
c. Company, will give an exhibition of
fancy shooting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
sIuaqi.h Liver Cause. trouble.

The discomfort and dangers Of hot
weather are doubled if the liver is slug
gish and torpid and the bowels irregu-
lar and inactive. There is no better
remedy than Foley Cathartic Tablets
for indigestion and constipation. They
are prompt, wholesome and vigorous in
action without gripping or pain. If you
feel dull and stupid, languid and weak,
a Foley Cathartic Tablet will help you.
Stout persons are particularly grateful
for the light and free feeling they bring.
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
TdEsREPUBIICAN MARsHALLTOwN. IOWA: AUGUST 81 1915

store and has entered the life in
surance field.
Mr.. Hankey and wife Of Minneapolis.
are visiting relatives here this week.
Dan Byam, Jr., goes to Kansas City
this week to attend the wedding OF a
friend.
George w. Hough returned from
Savannah, Mo-, Friday where he had
been for treatment for a cancer on his
face. which was successfully removed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
News Of Greene.

Special to Times Republican.
Greene, Aug. 31.-This vicinity was
visited Sunday night with very heavy
white frost. Some of the garden truck
was damaged, and altho the corn in
the lower places was touched it is
not thought that it will do a great deal
of damage to it, if there is not another
frost soon. The thermometers regis
tered around A degrees Monday morn
ing.
A deal was made Monday whereby j.
A. Clay disposed of the photograph
gallery to n. j. Anderson, who will
take possession at once. Mr.. Clay To-
Gated here few months ago, and has
been doing q good business. Mr.. An
derson is we'll acquainted here and IS
familiar with the work here as he
worked in this studio about two years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
The Main Difficulty.

The manager of factory recently
engaged a new man and gave instruc-
tons to the foreman to instruct him in
his duties. A few days afterwards the
manager inquired whether the new
man was progressing with his work.
The foreman, who had not agreed
very well with the man in question,
exclaimed angrily:
Progressing. There's been a lot of
progress. have taught him every
thing know and he is still an ignorant
Herald
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
Brief News Of Hubbard.

Special to Times Republican.
Hubbard, Aug. 31.-Mrs. Clara
strother and daughter, Mrs. F. E.
Hills, of Ackley, are here for visit
with relatives.
Gary Gordon and wife, of Iowa Falls,
have rented the Culver dwelling for
the school term. Mr. Gordon is teacher
Of manual training. Professor Culver,
wife and son. will go to Ottosen,
where Mr.. Culver has charge of the
school.
Miss Maude Davis. of Knoxville, is
visiting her aunt Mrs. George w.
Hough.
Mrs. Lydia Marshman has purchased
the Charles Marshman house and lot
for home.
Byron Strother has resigned his
position as jeweler at the L. j. Rice
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

usual amount coming to this city. OF
this amount 1873 barrels Of beer were
shipped back and 70 gallons Of whisky
returned. 1t is more than probable
that with this showing the beer censor
will be a permanent official Of this
CITY,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
usE OF LIQUOR cuRBED.
Consumption Of Beer and Whisky a
A..aAA Aaa.AalE h.s HAaaae

Consumption Of Beer and Whisky Re .
ducsd ons.HaI by Censor.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Aug. 31.-The beer sit
-uation in this city has been curbed
nearly one-half, in the opinion OF
Mayor Potter. under the censor plan
which has been adopted. Beer Censor
Mason has been on the job about one
month. During that time S15 barrels
OF beer, los cases Of beer and POI gall
Ions of whisky have been received by
various railroads and express COM
panies. This is about half Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
RErlREs AFTER LONG SERVICE

3. X. kiIbourne, With illinois Central
.1hirty-Four Years, Is Pensioned.
Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, Aug. S1.-B. K. Kill
bourne, general freight agent for the
Illinois Central, in this city, will step
down and out Of his office Sept. 4, hav-
ing completed thirty-fonr years SER
vice for tho road and coming under
the beneficial provisions Of the road s
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26
MlSSOURPS WORST ROAD

A story in Tavern Talk states that the worst road encountered in Mis- souri was between two cities only twelve miles apart. These two cities instead of cooperating, are fighting each other with a resultant injury to both. That stretch of twelve miles of bad roads is losing those two cit ies many dollars daily, as tourists are advised to take other routes.
 In this instance cooperation could be made to pay directly in dollars and centS-TaVern Talk.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26
For Sale-MlsceIlaneous

FOR SALE-Feterita Blanton & Acuff Store. Six Points. Phone 5I0.
 dU
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26
NOTICE

TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACT
 ORS
 Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the City Manager not later than o'clock P. M., September 9th. 1915. for the erection of Fire Station for the City of Phoenix. ac- cording to the plans and specified tions on file in the office of the City Engineer.
 Each bidder will be required to fur nish a certified check or bond for ten per cent of the amount of his bid.
 The City Manager reserves the right 60 reject any and all bids, or to waive any informalities in any pro- posal.
 ROBT. A. CRAIG, City Manager
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26
Awnings

AWNING AND CAMPING season now or: we make everything known that will fool the sun. Phoenix Tent and Awning Co, corner First and Monroe Sts.; phone All. tf
 Hire q little salesman at The Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26
anted-Situation, Female

POSITION WANTED as nurse. Ma ternity a specially. SO9 N. Sth Ave. Phone SO77 9-dk
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26
Vulcanizing

TIRE HOSPITAL OF PHOENIX
 Vulcanizing and welding done promptly and guaranteed; out of town work solicited Arizona Vul- canizing Works, POT West Washing ton; phone 626. If
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26
Chiropodlst

CHIROPO-.Y: Bunions, corns, call louses removed, painless and blood less, soc each; moles, warts, etc, re- moved by electricity. g East Adams Frank Shirley. Phone 1704. If
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26

FOR SALE--Duroc Jersey boar. Cheap. C. E. Randolph, 20th st. and A. X E. Railroad track dn
Arizona republican., 1915-08-26
CLASSIFIED A
Auctions
THURSDAY. AUG. 2s. 1:so P. NJ

THURSDAY. AUG. 26. I:3O r. M.
 l145 F. Pierce St
 Horse. buggy and harness; piano. lay ing hens. rockers. chairs. cOuches, Morris chair. SKIP rug. beds complete and bedding. dressers. center stand. cook stove. gas range, cupboard, kitch- en table. ice box. sewing machine, cots. commode. wheelbarrow. gaso- line stove. lamps. dishes cooking utensils. canteen. set of tools and gar den tools. lot of Ford curtains. speed omefer and other fixtures.
 FRIDAY. AUG. 21, I P. M. SHARP
 I30I F. Pierce St.
 Having disposed of his beautiful home. and about to leave the city. owner will sell his extra high grade furniture and household goods. con- sistiuE of a Kimban piano. cost $45O: SStudehaker auto. 30. in good condi- tion, bicycles,1 boys, l mans la- dies, auto trunk rack and trunk: of flee roll top desk. oak rockers, up holStered in leather: piece oak par Tor set. upholstered in genuine leather g oak library tables. brass bed, 3-inch poStS, 2 Administer rugs. 9Nl2. birds eve maple dressers. oak dining table, tround1. leather upholstered dining chairs. gas range. 6-hole Majestic ranse. cost $10. hanging porch swing. white enamel beds complete. bedding several small rugs. lot extra fine cur tainS. Singer sewing machine. kitchen table and chairs. lot garden tools. extra fine lot carpenters tools, cement tools, consisting of shovels. hoes. picks, bloc ks. tackles. work benches. wheel harrows. finishing hardware, odds and eniS in proflsion. tubs. boilers, dishes, fruit jars. cooking utensils and many other articles too numerous to mention.
 SATURDAY SALE
 47 w. Jefferson
 Livestock. Q large white elephants. poultry. farm implements. furniture and household goods of every descrip- ton Bring your goods to us. Cash after sale.
 BIEHL AUCTION HOUSE
 Phone 1249 If