Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-13

Adel--Rolly simpson was thrown
from his buygy Ia a runaway on his
way to Perry ana was taken 10 "A hos
pital unconscioiis His wife and her
mother jumped from the buggy and
WORE bruised,
Ciinton-TAe Alma Frank mystery
has been cleared up, the missing girl
has been discovered and returned home
and Ernc st Machande last seen with
her, who was held by the police has
been released.
INSTRUMENTATION GIldersleeve. 30
years old VINO disappeared "a few
weeks ago, has been found at Eyotu,
MINI. He wrote his wifo that he was
there and his sons have gone after
him. When lie left he was impressed
with THE mania that someone was pur-
suing him.
cavenport--After stealing "A $500
diamond ring from Clarence Cochrane,
u wealthy lulnbcrman, the thief Err
win Jamison, a former convict, decid-
ed it"Nas paste and sol II for $l.or 10
u soldier The soldier in turn sold the
ring for 81. ''he purchaser is not
known, say the police
Oxford Miss Helen Paul, 20 years
old, is dead ut tho home OF her mother,
Mrs L. r. Paul, as the result OF burns
received last summer when gaso-
lcne can exploded. covering her body
with the flaming liquid. Despite the
best medical treat nent and after long
months Of suffering, death came as
relief.
Fsirfax-Fairfax people gave re-
cepiion in the Methods. church here
for the returned soldiers OF the COM
munity. Excellent ente, tainment and
a spread by the women OF the church
were enjoyed The nine soldiers sat at
a separate table in the center OF the
room. with the other guests at sur
rounding tables.
Wiliamsburg-Attor r. w. Pugh
has received German army rifle
from his son, Robert, who is serving IN
the ordnance department, France. Boo
wrote that he found the gun on Mount
sec hill. within few hours after the
place was captured by the fanks. The
gun if of the 1914 pattern, equipped
with a savage looking baHonet and mas
a range Of one and one-half miles.
WtitON-FlTe VI
destroyed farm buildings. corn crib,
partially filled With corn, two Cadillac
cars and Ford, on the Charles f'riedii
farm one mile south of town The
cause of the fire is a complete mEst-
cry. The hired man. who retired after
10 O'Clock. reported no sign OF fire
in evidence at that time. The blaze
was discovered at midnight. The sofa
Vas the property of a travelling man.
who had left IT iE the garage during
storm The amount of the damage has
not been determined.
Crsston-Charles l.. Stoneburner re-
siding on Wyoming avenue with his
family for some time past, attemptea
his life by cutting his throat. He cut
a large gasi, Gu one side of his throat
in an effort to reach the jugular vein.
As soon as Mr.. S,oneburner was found
DIR. Coakley was summoned as were
also the police officers ard the prompt
and efficient service rendered oF uie
doctor saved his life. Wanted 10 get
out Of the way. is. the only statement
that can be gained from Mr.. stone
burner as to, TIE cause Of his attempt
ed suicide.
Perry-The Albert Mace farm. rev
miles northwest Of the city, was sofa
to Ernest Sweeney, who lives IN lhe
neipbhorhood of Beaver for 5000 per
acre. A few months ago $500 per acre
vas considered big price for farm
land but it is becoming common Oh
late The Mace quarter is q good one
but no better Than many others in the
community and it seems to De onlS J
question of time until nearly an iahu
in this vicinity will be worth that hs-
mr., or more. Mr.. Sweeney is TO De
given possession of the place the hrst
of next Marcn, and he plans to move
there at that time.
Washington The school board mas
announced the sale at auction OF inc
Mckee school building and real estate
on which it standS This is the oiu
academy building and has peeh useo
for grammar school since owned ny