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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
BOY DROWNED IN WATER TANK.
Seven Year.old Tama County Lad
Loses Life While At Unele's Farm.

sevsn- Ysar-old Tama County Lad
Loses Life While At Unele's Farm.
Special to Times-Republican.
Traer. Sept. "A sad accident oc-
Cured at the Lawrence Leslie farm
ten miles north of Traer on Wednes-
day afternoon, when 7-year-old jim
mic Leslie, a son of Homer Leslie, was
drowned in a supply tank. The lad
had made his home with his uncle's
family since the death Of his mother
this spring.
Jimmie, with his cousin, lad of his
own age, was playing around the sup
ply tank, which was fed from the
windmill. They climbed to the top and
tried to balance board across the
tank to sit on. Jimmie fell in. The
little counsin, too young to realize the
danger, watched Jimmie bob up and
down" until he sank from sight. Then
the boy became frightened and ran
for help, but as the tank was full
hole had to be~cut near the bottom and
the water released before the body
!! could be reached as there was ten or
twelve feet of water in the tank. A
physician was summoned and every
effort made to resuscitate the boy but
to no avail.
The lads father. Homer Leslie. is in
Colorado. where he has been since the
death Of his wife in the early spring.
Two little sisters are left, one making
her home with her grandparents, and
one at Frank Wilson's, in town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
IOWA DOCTORS 70 LONDON.
s. U. !. Graduates See Opportunity For
LARGE Practice in ENGLAND.

=. W u SFa0uateS goo opportunity FoF
Large Practice in England.
Iowa City, Sept DIR. Fred w. Sal
lander and DIR. Sidner Maiden, two
university graduates from the college
Of medicine, left the city Tuesday for
London to do hospital work in the
English capital Dr. Maiden is an Iowa
City boy. The two will sail from New
York on Sept. on board the "Nord-
ham," of the Holland American line,
the same ship which carried the Amer
lean women to the peace conference
at The Hague last spring.
The supply of physicians in London
hospitals has been considerably de-
crea sed because Of the war, and an
opening was presented to these two
young men which compliments them
greatly. DIR. Maiden will be in the eye,
ear, nose and throat department of one
of the leading hospitals in London.
Other physicians are at the front.
DR.. Maiden, whose home is in Iowa
City, received his NJ. d. degree from
the university college of medicine in
1915 and his NJ. S. in 1915. DR.. Callan-
der, who comes from Fort Madison.
was graduated in 1913. received his
NJ. S. in 1914, and has had a years ex-
perience as inferno in the university
hospital here.
Both men were prominent athletes
at the university, Maiden playing var
sity basketball and Sallander being a
letter track man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
JUNGLE JIMMY" CARR, OF NE.
vADA, DIES At ADVANCED
AGE.
LAST OF REMARKABLE
QUARTET OF AGED FOLK
AItho in 1o1st Year, "Unele Jimmy" Has
Been Able to Take Daily Walks Un-
ell MISUNDERSTANDING, Wife, and Sis.
ter.in-Law Lived to Pass Nintieth
Milestone-Nativs Of Kentucky
Special to Tlmes-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada. Sept. 2.-Story county's
only centenarian and one of the Oldest
men in the state of Iowa, died at the
home in this city yesterday at the re-
markable age of 100 years 10 months
and "a days. Uncle Jimmy" Carr. who
had reached this advanced age, passed
away at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. S: s. White, and was the last
Of a remarkable quartet that had spent
their lives together and all Of whom
lived to pass the four score and ten
mark.
On Sept. "a. 1912, Ananias Carr, the
second Of three Carr brothers, natives
Of Kentucky, passed away at his home
in Nevada az the age of SO years s
!! months and 10 days. In a little over
year previous the wives Of these two
old men had passed away, each being
lover 80 years Of age.
Was Active Old Man.
Until the last few days Mr.. Carr had
been able to be up and about the place,
walking up town occasionally and en-
joying an automobile ride every day or
so with his grandson and other mem
bers Of the family. His eyesight was
good but his memory had been failing
him for some little time.
The funeral services will probably be
held at the White home on Friday or
Saturday Of this week. There are
large number Of children and grand
children Of the combined Carr family
but to Uncle Jimmy and family
there was born but one child, that be-
ing Mrs. Sam White, Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
-----------------------
CLERK PROVED METTLE.
Now Night Man at Sanborn Hotel ID
Game When Tested.

Sanborn, Sept. 2. - Charles Clark,
night clerk at the Phoenix Hotel. had
just finished reading police stories and
was wondering what he would do In
case of an attempted holdup. The clock
indicated the approach of the midnight
hour: the lobby of the hotel was empty
except for the clerk and the office cat.
Not sound disturbed the quietude
of the surroundings except the distant
shrek of a whistle as the Milwaukee
freight numbered it's way toward Shell
don.
whale of q nice time for some OF
those easy money men to clean out
this joint" thought the genial clerk as
he stroked the sleek sides of the rat
eradicator. Guess I'd better get lit
tt protection anyway" and Mr.. Clark
pulled from the cigar case his trusty
six.
Shortly after ar,ning himself. Mr..
Clark heard noise outside the office
window. He thought he discerned a
negro's face, but wasn't certain He
placed his hand on his "trusty" and
awaited developments. His wait was
not in vain. The face appeared again
and this time he was positive he
caught the CLINT Of gun in the dark
mans hand He made rush for the
intruder, who fled up the street which,
strangely enough, was populated by
more than the usual number of men
for that hour of the night.
Overtahing the "colored man." Mr.
Clark found to his relief the culprit
was none other than the village cut
up, BACKED up, who had planned with
some friends to initiate the night clerk
into his new job.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
Southern Io,ua Items

locked and it was some time before the
Mortified mother could secure the re-
lease Of the child's hand.
keokuk.
A. Kursish, a distinguished Russian
civil engineer, has been in Keokuk for
several days looking over the river
work done in this vicinity, inspecting
the governme nt lock and dry dock here
and also the water power plant of the
Mississippi River Power Company. NJ.
kursish holds a commission from the
car to inspect all United States pri-
waite and public waterways and irrga-
zion projects.
Buck Grove.
Mrs. John Weller has had more than
her just share Of i'll luck this season.
In the early spring she lost almost all
Of flock Of 600 chickens, and has late
ly had four fine cows and a valuable
horse killed with clover bloat. No
doubt the great loss from this trouble
will lead more farmers to use sweet
clover for pasture, as that plant is
said never to cause bloat and is bet
ter forage and hay plant than the 9TH
er clovers.
Missouri Valley.
B. P. Seabolt. who lives near Pratt's
lake, was awakened early Sunday by
noisy commotion in his hog yard. On
arising he discovered mad dog was
attacking his pigs. After biting q
couple Of them. the dog proceeded to
chase a calf. Mr. SeaDolt had no bet
ter weapon than O fish spear en- his
place and used this to hold the dog un-
til a gun was secured from neigh
Dor. The dog was then shot and the
head severed by the township clerk,
who will ship it to Iowa City for an
alysis
Newton.
Miss Lena Iske, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Chris Iske, Is suffering from
the result of an unfortunate expert
ence with a well refrigerator last Sat-
urday afternoon. She was assisting
Mrs. Bert Shaffer at the latter's home
and went out to the we'll to lower the
refrigerator. In some way the handle
slipped from her hand, and with a
quick turn 1t struck her full in the
face. It struck her nose and glasses
crushing the bridge of the nose and
breaking the glasses into many pieces
The gold nose piece Of the glasses cut
into the flesh, and the splinters OF
glass cut her face, but luckily none
Of the glass flew into her eyes.
Early.
Ed Gibbons. well to do farmer
aged 81 years, committed suicide at his
home. four miles north Of Early, Tues.
day morning by drinking carbolic acid
Dependency is thought to be the
cause Of the act. Several times in the
past six months Mr.. Gibbons is sale
to have threatened to end his life
About 1880 o'clock this morning Mr.
Gibbons informed his wife Of his in.
tent, and took flom his pocket the
bottle OF acid. His wife attempted t,
wrest It from his grasp. but before SHE
could gain possession OF it he dranl
down its contents, and in three hour.
he was dead. The best efforts of two
physicians failed to relieve him. He 4
survived by his mother, his widow, tw,
sons and one daughter, all residing Ii
the vicinity Of Early
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
MAKE TORCH OF GOAT.
Bancroft Citizens Indignant as Result
of inhuman Act Of Wag.

Special 20 Times Republican.
Bancroft, Sept. "A shameful incl
dent has aroused the indignation of a
good many citizens here. A billy goat
belonging to DR.. Lattimer was caught
and his wool saturated with Kerosene
oil. Some wag desiring to see some
fun at the expense OF the goat, applied
a match, and for some time 1t looked
as If the goat might set the town on
fire. File was frantic with pain. Fin
ally he was caught and the fire ex-
TIC riShed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02

dia when it went to "a. This one went
2S. I don't ever want to be near an
other such storm. It was worse than
the 1900 storm as far as devastation
and ruin are concerned; but we are
thankful no more lives We're lost than
there were. The shores along the bays
are lined with wreckage from big ships
which were left miles from Galveston
inland. Doctor and others went to the
bay and saw thousands OF bales Of
cotton strewn along the shore. oh, I
could go on and on. but guess you'll
know from this that we were In the
1915 storm. AS the goth was our
twenty fourth wedding anniversary I
think shall always remember It, We
are now trying to clear away the
debris-don't know where to begin or
just what to do"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
IOWA SINGER WINS FAME.
AekIey Girl Mentioned az One Of Mos
Prominent voeaIists Of New York.

NSkIey SiFS mentioned a. one OF Most
Prominent voealists Of New York.
Special to Times-Republican.
Ackley, Sept. "A number of people
in this city were especially favored last
evening when Miss Hilda Katharine
Schultz, an Iowa girl and a former
resident Of this city. gave a vocal re-
cital at the Methodist church. Miss
Schultz has distinguished herself as a
contralto singer In New York City and
In the last few months has been promi-
nently mentioned in New York news
papers rs one Of the foremost vocal
lists Of that city. She also has the dis
tinction Of being the tallest vocalist of
note. being six feet, two inches in
height and Of corresponding physical
proportions. Her voice has the unusual
range Of three octaves in perfectly even
and blended tones
Mrs. H. c. Schultz, the mother of
Miss Schultz, is a resident Of this city,
and Miss Schultz spent her childhood
days here. The young lady has been
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
His Rest Was Broken.

o. D. Wright, Rosemont. Neb.. writes:
For about six months I was bothered
with shooting and continual pains in
the region of my kidneys. My rest was
broken nearly every night by frequent
action Of my kidneys. 1 was advised
by my doctor to try Foley's Kidney
Pills and one so cent bottle made a
well man of me. can always recon-
mend Foley Kidney Pills for I know
they are good This splendid remedy
for backache, rheumatism, sore mus
cles and swollen joints contains no
habit forming drugs. Mcbride e. Will
Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
Newton.

1t has been decided by the city coun-
Gil that hereafter the city handle gas
stoves, fixtures and supplies at cost,
also to make connections at cost.
Atlantic.
Charles E. Bradley and George Mag
gerell were crushed under a falling
tree at the formers home, near here.
Bradley was crushed into mud a foot
Deep but Maggerell freed himself and
dug him out.
GIenwood.
The Glenwood canning factory has
opened for the purpose Of canning
beets, tomatoes not yet being ready.
1t Is reported there are large num-
Der Of beets in this section and it is
believed there will be quite a run in
this line
Harlan.
A case Of considerable interest just
filed in district court here is that of
J. E. Davis, administrator of the es-
tate of Lloyd HANK bin VS.. j, c. Han
sen. This case is the outgrowth Of the
death Of young Hamblin, thru a pistol
shot, alleged to have been fired by the
defendant, on Halloween night, 1918.
keokuk.
A wandering negro known as Sam
Walker was found dead on the banks
of the Mississippi river Saturday.
Hemorrhage of the lungs was the
cause. Who the man was or where he
came from probably never will be
known, nothing being found on him to
lead to his Identification.
Knoxville.
James NJ Sloan claims the prize
early laying pullets-Young Beauties
OF the Ancona breed, Matched April /.
which have been laying regularly
since Aug. IL. The one that laid the
first egg was four months eleven days
old almost to an hour at the time she
deposited the first Of her maiden ef-
fort.
Davenport.
When the Davenport public schools
were opened Monday morning for the
fall term, several hundred children
were sent home because they could not
show certificates that they had been
vaccinated. This follows q ruling of
the local school board that all new
pupils in the schools, who have not
been vaccinated. will be barred from
attendance.
New Richmond.
The labor problem IL again vexing
the farmers In this vicinity Two doll
lars day and board has been the rul-
ing wage this season for threshers, but
number Of crews hereabouts have
struck. demanding 1925 day and
shorter hours and some have even
asked for $3.50. In some instances
farmers were unable to fill the places
Of the strikers.
Fort Madison.
Monday when Mrs. George Spencer
raised q window and fastened 1t, a
she thought securely. her 20-months'-
old baby Billy rested his hand on the
sill. Tho window fell, severing the end
Joint from one Of the childs fingers
and fearfully smashing his whole
hand. IN falling the ss;:::::s3:Siss Md
4 . !
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
Aeklsy Teacher Injured.
siol IN Times. Ranuhlicap

Special to Tfmes-Republfcan.
Ackley, Sept. 2.-Miss Bridget Nc
Cough, Of this city. rural school
teacher, had her right arm broken
Tuesday morning by being kicked by a
spirited horse. Miss McGough was
driving to her school to commence the
first term of the school year, when the
horse executed a few tango steps
which loosened portion OF the har-
ness. She stopped the animal and
climbed from the buggy to remedy the
matter, but on her approach the brute
kicked her on the arm, fracturing It.
In spite Of her injury she retained
control OF the excited animal until he
was caught by q bystander and a phys
ician was summoned to attend to her
injuries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
PRIZE WINNING BABIES.
Scott Children, Of Clear Lake, Success
full at Baby Shows.
Special TO Times-Republican,

Clear Lake Sept. 2. They have
never studied eugenics, but in the
Charles Scot. home they know how to
raise premium winning babies. Bay
ard Scott aged Is months, is entered
at the Des Moincs state fair in the
baby show. He is the fourth son. and
if he misses in winning honors he is
the first to fail in the family. Robert,
his Oldest brother, was the sweepstake
winner at the state fair three years ago.
and at local exhibitions both the other
boys have been winners. 1t is pre-
dicted that the family reputation will
be sustained by Bayard in the state
health contest now on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
Hotel Change at AIsona.
'ecial to es-Republican.

Special to mes-Republican.
Algona, Sept. 2.-Hotel Mccall has
changed hands again. Last Monday
Mr.. Padgett, who came here recently
from Paris, ILL.,, and has been living in
the north part of town. took possession
Of the hotel. Mr.. Padgett has fam
lily which will be a. help to him in his
business. Mr.. and Mrs. Mccall will oc-
cupy the home they bought of Leroy
Barton on East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
INJURED IN RUNAWAY.
Mrs. w. A. Wickham Badly Hurt
When Thrown From Carriage.

Special to Times-Republican.
Ackley. Sept. Mrs w. A. Wick
ham, of Robertson, small town west
OF this city, was seriously injured in
a runaway accident which occurred
Tuesday afternoon. While returning
to her home. in company with her
daughter and two friends, the horse
took fright at paper fluttering in the
road and bolted, upsetting the carriage
in which the party was riding. Attic
the rest Of the occupants Of the rig
escaped with slight injuries, Mrs.
Wickham sustained several broken
bones numerous bruises and other in
ternal injuries, the nature Of which
have not yet been determined.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
REWARD ron MURDERER.

prshsnsion Of Slayer Of Rufus Ulsry.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Sept 2.-Governor
Clarke this morning offered $500 re-
ward for the slayer Of Rufus Ulery, of
Madison county, who was found MUIR
dered at his store at a country trading
point west of Winterset two weeks
ago. The sheriff Of Madison county has
been active in his search for the MUIR
derer but as yet has been unsuccess-
full.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02

accepted as an institution whose de-
gree Is sufficient to admit to graduate
colleges OF the universities without any
reservation. For the hrst time in his
tory, this college is classified on the
higher educational list of the North
Central Association,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
sues For eIisj,ted AFection.

,Maquoketa, Sept. 4 2.-Miss Reulah
Moler, Of Maquoketa, brings suit in the
Jackson county district court against
Harry Hurst, Of Huntsville, for $4,000
damages for alleged breach Of promise
The case was filed Tuesday.
Miss Moler declares she suffered
Humiliation. shame and mental agony
because OF alleged breach Of promise
on the part Of the defendant. She de-
clares he had promised to marry her
but last June was united in marriage
with Miss Lucille Robinson. She al
leees In her petition that the defendant
IL worth 500, 600. = + r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02

here for week past visiting her mother
and this was her first recital In her
native state. She leaves this evening
for New York City, where she will con-
tinue her studies until European war
conditions alleviate sufficient for Miss
Schultz to continue her studies abroad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
FINDS STOLEN TEAM.
Mahas<a County Farmer Claims Show
Horses Belong to Him.

Horses Belong TO Him.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Sept. 2. T. c.
Steddon, farmer living near Os-
kaloosa, found a team with the
world at Home shows on the Iowa
state fair grounds, which he claims
was stolen from him Jan. 3, 1912. He
and his brother accidentally came
across the team. he said. Adjutant
General Logan. acting for the state
fair board and in charge Of policing
the grounds, took possession Of the
team and will turn it over to the
claimant If he can prove his property
at hearing which will probably be
held today. The World at Home man
agement says the team. was purchased
Of a firm in Missouri. Mr.. Steddon
identified one of the horses by means
Of wire. mark under one Of it's eyes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
EIdora News Items.

Special to TimeS-Republ1can.
Eldora, Sept. 2.-Mr. and Mrs. John
D. Conger kept an open house last
night t. enable their neighbors and
friends to call and see their night
blooming cereus. which took upon it
self to burst its bud and unfold most
fragrant. beautiful flower. 1t COM
menced to unfold it's petals at sun
down, and by 10 o'clock 1t was in full
bloom, remaining so until about
o'clock in the morning, when 1t began
to wilt. Seven years ago Mrs. Con-
ger received from friend In keokuk
the slip from which this plant grew,
and this is the first flower.
Wednesday morning at the county
farm Miss Bulah E.. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. George r. Bailey, was mar
ried to Henry E, Wheeler. of Eldora-
Rev. w. e. Stanley officiating. Mr..
Wheeler. who is mail carrier on route
2. will devote his vacation to visit
with his bride at the home of his sister
at Ringstead.
Mrs. w. L. Stanley is spending the
week at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
A. w. Crane. at Belle Plaine.
Eldora Sept. 2-Thru the efforts Of
Dr. A. E. Kier. formerly of this place.
but now OF Los Angeles, lal. ME. anu
Mrs. Oliver Huffman, parents Of the
young man Killed in the auto accident
last Sunday. have been located and
they will arrive home Saturday.
Miss Bessie Wilson delightfully."- en-
tertained a number Of her lady friends
at a lawn party Tuesday.
Misses Fern Reed and Winifred
Ellsworth have returned from short
visit with friends and relatives in Iowa
Falls.
Miss Inez Davis, who is attending
Coe College at Cedar Rapids, is spend
ing few days in Eldora with Miss
Esther Gethnan.
Mr. w. J. Murray, president Of the
First National Bank. left this morning
for Los Angeles to join his wife and
family VINO have been there for the
last two weeks visiting at the home of
Mrs. Murray's parents, Judge and
Mrs. c. E. Albrook. Mr.. Murray ex-
poets to be- away two weeks, when
Mrs. Murray and family will return
with him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
NO TAX: NO BEER.
Censor to Require Poll Tax Receipt Be.
fore Beer Delivery 10 Made.

Special to Tjmes-Republican.
Mason City, Sept. 2.-Here is new
holding. In order to be a good citizen
you must pay your poll tax and thus
show your interest In the government.
In this case 1t Is going to work, for the
foreigners do not like to pay poll tax
but they do enjoy their beer, and Beer
CENSOR Mason will hereafter withhold
beer shipments from foreigners who
will not snow their poll tax receipts.
While the new ruling is meant to help
in the collection Of poll tax among the
large num5ar Of foreigners, 1t will ap-
ply to Americans as well. PAY your
poll tax il you want your beer is the
adopted slogan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02
Jail Breaker etill at Large.
pecial to Times.Repltblfcan.

Special to TimeS-ESepubltcan.
Algona, Sept. 2.-Donahoo the fellow
who broke jail here last week after
slugging Sheriff Samson. ID still at
large, altho he has been seen near
Whittemore several times. Parties
saw him hiding In some, shocks Of grain
and later he went to the home Of Har-
vey Simpson and was In the act of
stealing . horse when he was COM
PEELED to dismount ana he disappeared
at once. Sheriff Samson had corn
field, where Donahoo was supposed to
be hiding, surrounded but he eluded his
persuers and 80 far has not been
found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-02

tion, the threshing engine ret nre 10 s
straw stack and the crew fought the
flames all afternoon to prevent theile
spreading to neighboring buildings. At
ter hard and long battle the dams
age was limited to the loss Of the
stack. s