Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-08

Elkader.
The large barn and contents with
several large outbuildings belonging to
John Scherf was destroyed by fire
Wednesday. The origin of the fire is
unknown. The loss will reach $4,000
Des Moines.
Ella Davis attempted suicide for the
third time Wednesday night, according
to police reports. This time she at
tempted to take her life by drinking
poison. A doctor was summoned and
saved her life.
Brooklyn.
Three more Brooklyn boys went to
Camp Dodge at Des Moines Thursday
TO join the Iowa cavalry. They are
Harold Holley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emory Holley: Vincent CoIlum, son of
Patrick Collum, and Carl Barceley, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Kurt Barceley.
Camanehe.
Roy Tallman was severely burned
on the hands Shut he kept his resi-
dence from burning when he threw a
gasolene stove out into the yard on
Wednesday. Gasolene leaking from the
tank of the stove had ignited and it
was feared the blaze would spread.
Council Bluffs.
David Mahoney, a groceryman OF
this city, was found dead on an Omaha
street Sunday. His body was lying
near box car, and it IS supposed his
death was caused by fall. Murder
and robbery may have been commit
ted as Mahoney is known to have had
no, -r-f-I
only 81 was found on his body.
Atalissa.
One Of the pleasantest events Of the
season was enjoyed Monday, when al
most 100 relatives and friends Of Mr.
and Mrs. Hugh Reggs gathered to
help celebrate their fiftieth weddin g
anniversary, the day was ideal for tbs
! occasion. Entertainment was furnished
a. the home which was beautifully
decorated with yellow and white. as
was also eWoodman hall, where the
dinner was served. Chains of yellow
with white bells and bouquets Of yell
low flowers, gave the festive effect.
Corning.
deal was consummated here
whereby the old Michael Hogan farm
in Adams county was sold TO Tom
Hogan, one of the heirs, for the sum
Of $500. which is exactly 5000 an
acre for the 243 acres constituting the
farm. When the senior Mr.. Hogan
came to this community in 1870 he
purchased a Quarter section that is a
part of this home farm for $4,000. In
the sale the land sold for practically
s45, 900 more than it originally cost
Missouri Valley.
John Tamislea was called to the
Fred Mace home west of Loveland to
give medical aid to the little 3-year-
old son. who had been ba dly stung by
bees The little fellow was playing in
the yard near the hives when nearly a
swarm Of bees settled on his head
neck and arms. He became frightened
and tried to get away from them Dui
was badly stung before his cries FOX
help were heard This is the same
little child who was poisoned week
ago with Daisy fly killer.
Clinton.
Eight victims of two automobile ac-
cidents are in local hospitals or at their
homes suffering with injuries sustained
In two automobile accidents near here
late Wednesday. Five were injured
when automobiles driven by George
Mulligan. of Clinton, and Henry
Schoenig. of Bryant, met head-on.
about sly miles west of Clinton. Dust
caused by a third machine had Oh
scured the view Of the two drivers
Three others. DR. and Mrs g. o.
Runkel and daughter, Dorothy. Of
Stockton. III. were injured on the n
iinois SIDE of inc mississippi river af,d
brought TO a Clinton hospital by farm
ers who drove fifteen miles with the