Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06
Southern Io1ua Items

Council Bluffs.
Leondias H. Bromwell, 81 years old.
farmer near Council Bluffs, was
killed Thursday evening by being
thrown from an overturned load of hay
on his farm. He leaves widow and
two children. .-~..'
Cromwell.
ANDY Burns, g farmer near here. for
merly of Corning laid his shotgun over
fence near his home. placed the
muZzle against his breast and sffred,
the shot tearing great hole in his
heart He leaves his widow and sew
eral children.
Guthrie Center.
Alexander Fl. ,Gr!seN. Iowa pioneer
and prominent In newspaper and poll
tical circles Of the state, died at his
home at / o'clock Friday morning at
the age OF 81. He came to Iowa in
1857 but remained only a year, re-
turning to his boyhood home in Ohio.
He came back in 1883. He was well
known in politics.
Oskaioosa.
Mrs. Ed Bowen was severely and
painfully burned at her home when
double cooker or boiler in which she
was preparing some rice exploded and
hurled the top part Of the cooker
against the ceiling of the room with
much force, spilEng the contents OF the
top part Of the utensil over her race,
neck and arms.
Charlton.
Rev. Burhl Gilpin, who for the past
few years has been pastor Of the
Z. y; ,,1o q ~
dered his resignation. the same to take
effect on Dec. Il. He expects to re-
turn to his old home in Wilsonville.
Neb., and will locate near that place,
whore he can be near his children and
other relatives. During his passionate
here the church has grown in strength
and in membership. largely due to his
untiring efforts. He has been liked by
all denominations and all will regret
mis- removal from this place. but Will
wish him unbounded success in an
other field.
OskaIoosa.
The farmers institute will be held
this winter on Jan. II, IL, !3 and IA.
arrangements are being made to hold
all the program sessions at the opera
house. This will make 1t more con-
venient and insure plenty OF seating
capacity. The program may be some
what on the order Of short course
as most regular speakers will he ex-
perts in their line, and no doubt there
will be time for questions and general
discussions. Mr.. Schee with the real
booster spirit has again kindly donated
the use of his fine garage building for
exhibit hall in which to show the
grain. fruit poultry, stores, etc.
Centerville.
Deserted W his panic stricken COM
panions, Doug Whalen, Of Diamond.
was saved from death by the prompt
action of Deblo Graham negro. in
the Egypt mine near here. WhaienH
foot became caught in the switch OF
the Milwaukee track In the mine. HIS
companions endeavored to release him
but hearing the whistle OF an APP
preaching train, lost nerve and fled
Graham came along just at that mo-
ment and, realizing the desperate stu
alton, rushed to flag the train. He sue
ceeded in bringing 1t to stop few
feet from the imprisoned man.
Fort Madison.
Ktpiings man Of the navy who goi
"a am an a ,oliday" found q parallel
in Fort Madison when the council came
to the consideration Of bills for sup
plies furnished needy families under
quarantine for smallpox "Oysters and
| two large hamsa exclaimed Council
man Masters, chairman Of the finance
committee, when he came TO consiuer
statement turned In BIZ one Of TIN
| smallpox families. Hardly among thu
.sfsolrtA necessities the council shOult
furnish. IL know anything shout foot
J requirements The statement, which