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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
DEVlNE TAKEN TO PRISON..
En- Route to Fort Madison Few Hours
After Beino Sentenced.

The stay Of Garfield Devine in the
county Jail after he had been sentenced
to thirty years at hard labor in the
Fort Madison penitentiary was brief.
Four hours after the court had fin
shed the announcement Of sentence
Devine. IN custody of Deputy Sheriff
W. A. Starn, was on the train bound
for the penitentiary. Deyine was SEN
fenced at II o'clock Saturday morning
after having been convicted on a
charge OF assault with intent to COM
init murder. in shooting Officer Frank
Campbell, May Is. Devine. weary of
the long confinement in Jail. without
any duties to relieve his mind, having
been confined since the day of the
shooting. was eager to be on his way
o Fort Madison.
It had been originally planned to
leave with the prisoner on a night train
but Sheriff Henry took the view that
the sooner Devine wa3 behind prison
bars the sooner he would be relieved of
the responsibility Of having him in
custody. Consequently hurried prep
arations were made Immediately after
dinner for the removal Of tho prisoner.
Devine did not know he was to depart
until few minutes before taxi drove
up 20 the side entrance Of the Jail to
take him to the station.
Few in addition to the officers knew
Of the departure Of the deputy with
his prisoner. Threats had come to the
officers. during the course Of the
trial, that friends Of Devine would at
tempt to prevent his removal in the
event he was convicted. Officers have
paid little attention to these threats, as
it was not believed any serious attempt
would be made to Nbarate Devine
Rumors Of the threats persisted, how
ever, and 1t was deemed advisable to
have Devine on the road before It be-
came generally known that ne had been
sentenced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
Ferguson News.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Meeks and
daughter Marjorie, went to- Woodward
and Perry Thursday to visit relatives.
Mrs. J. A. Workman and son Paul
spent Christmas at Baxter with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Lavalle and
daughter Catherine Of Perry came
Thursday for visit with Mrs. Laval
les sister Mrs. Ed. Davis and family.
Mrs. Milton Haines and daughter
Velma, of Des Moines, are visiting at
the ]. E. Hopengardner home.
The Christmas program given at
the church, Wednesday evening was
largely attended.
Chas. Finders and son Robert left
for their farm at Amberg, Wis. Satur-
day. -.
James Stevens spent Christmas in
Marshalltown with his daughter Mrg.
Fred Brand and family.
Mrs. Philltppi, Of Tama, came We'd
nesday evening to spend Christmas
with her daughter Mrs. Robert Find
ers and family.
Mrs. Olga Fathers and son Arthur.
Of Marshalltown, are visiting at the
Ole Danielson home
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Paul, Of near
Laurel, spent Christmas with Mrs.
Paul's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Dan
ielson.
Thomas 1dso, Of Marshalltown, came
Wednesday for visit with his child
rem, Amos and Roy Idso and Mrs. b.
e. Finders.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
JOHN A. CHINN DIES.
Former Marshall County Young Man
Victim Of Pnsumonla.

John A. Chinn. aged 3S, the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs John II. Chlnn, Of this
city. and a former Marshall county
young man. died at 9;l0 Sunday
morning at his homo at Watrous, NJ
d. His death was caused by pneu-
monia which developed from cold
that he contracted after leaving here.
Dec. 3, where he had been to be with
his parents while they celebrated their
fiftieth anniversary Of their wedding.
Mr.. Chinn was born on the old home
farm southeast Of the city, May 9,
1881. He attended high school and
business college In this city and was
united In marriage here, March Is.
1908, with Miss Mabel ]. Mills. For
three years after their marriage they
lived on the Moor farm at Rock VAL
ley mills, then moved to his farm near
Watrous. Fifteen months ago they
moved into Watrous where Mr. Chinn
became manager of the Watrous
Farmers Elevator Company and was
n carrier on rural mail route. Mr.,
Chnn Joined the Methodist church
when young, but transferred his men,
bership to the Congregational church
of Burt, n. ID. after moving to that
state.
His wife, and two daughters. Jo-
sephine, aged Il, and Mildred, aged 8,
survive him as do his parents and six
brothers and sisters. The latter are
Max, of Mott y. D.; Mrs. +, Ford, OF
Fl. Shaw, Mont: Mrs. ID. r. Cagwin,
Willard, Mimi, and Mrs. II. w. Ogan
and Charles c. Chinn, of this city.
The family did not know today
whether the body would be brought
here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29

The passage Of the Sweet bill by
congress during the past week, by
which the war risk insurance laws
were amended, is the most welcome
action for veterans Of the world war
and their families since the signing
Of the armistice. The Sweet bill
amends the provision of the law fix
ing compensation payments on a
more equitable basis.
The bill provides for the adjustment
of compensation payments on basis
of $50 month for total temporary
disability for men without dependents,
and 500 for total permanent disabil-
ity. These increases are retroactive to
April 6, 1917 and compensation pro-
visions also are made retroactive to
the same date.
Class of Beneficiaries Enlarged.
One of the most important features
Of the bill is the enlargement Of the
class Of beneficiaries and provision
for insurance lump sum payments in
converted insurance.
Beneficiaries now may include
uncles, aunts, pephews, nleces, broth
ers-in-law, and sisters in-law of the
insured. Payments owing to persons
who die are made payable to the ex-
ecutors or administrators of the
estates.
Abdallah's Kin Benefited.
Thru the passage OF the bill an
uncle of James Abdallah, Marshall
county soldier who died in service, be-
comes beneficiary and will receive the
dead soldiers insurance. Abdallah was
reared by his uncle.
The elder Abdallah. having been a
father to the dead soldier, is entitled
to the insurance money but secures
it now only thru the passage of the
Sweet bill. The new act is of great
Importance to many Marshall county
soldiers, who will welcome the action
of congress in voting for its passage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
ToMLINSoN IS COUNTY AGENT.
Former Resident Of This City Chosen
For franklin County.

Former Resident Of This City Chosen
For Franklin County.
Lieut.. Paul c. Tomlinson, Of Ames,
formerly Of this city, has been Sc
lected for the position Of county agent
of Franklin county. succeeding J. F.
Thomas resigned, according to news
from Hampton.
Tomlinson is a native Of Marshall
county, having been reared on farm
In Marietta township. He was grad
uated from the Marshalltown high
school and after spending two years
in the timber and fruit regions Of
Washington, returned to Iowa State
College, where he completed a course
in animal husbandry in 1915. Tomlin-
son is not unknown to Franklin coun-
ty farmers. as he has visited that city
on several occasions to do short
course and other agricultural work.
During the world war he was in gov
eminent service and attained the
rank of second lieutenant.
It is expected Tomlinson will begin
his new duties about Jan. 10, when
his predecessor Will 90 to Milwaukee,
where he il to take up other work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
NEW WAR RISK LAW
PAssAoU OF sWEEr BILL VEL
COME NEws TO WAR VETO.

Unolss. Aunts, Nsphsws. Nlsoss,
Brothers. Law and 6istsrs.in.lsw
May Secure OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
rsnt Of Compensation on New Basis
Main Provisions Of Law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
MANY CHILDREN ENTERTAINED
Two Hundred Poor Riddles" Given
Presents by Salvation Army.

The annual Christmas celebration
for poor children of the city was
given Friday night by the Salvation
Army in the army hall. The gather
ing was announc ed for 1870 but by Z
o'clock the hall vas packed and many
people had to BE- turned away. The
entertainment consisted of program
given by children of the army Sunday
School who appeared in dialogues, re-
citations and songs.
Afterwards gifts and treats were
distributed from a Christmas tree to
200 children Ct the city. Each child
received a use full gift as we'll as a
toy. Saturday night the children of
the Sunday sch,ol gave a program in
the hall and were awarded p"izes for
their work and attendance during the
year. They also received treat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29

The wsxansA the iselaaS oAnta
tribe in UsAada, ere ire NEST AisAly
civilized black race In Africa. They
had q decimal system OF calculation
when first discovered by white men.
They also understood iron working and
had . considerable knowledge OF mu-
sic,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
QUARTET CANCELS DATE
Y. M. c. A. Receives Word Profes-
sional Singers Will Not Come.

7. NJ. q. a.. heoo'Vos "oTo FToieS
sional Singers Will Not Come.
A. w. Davis, secretary OF the Y. M.
C. A. has received word that the
quartet from the Redpath Vawter
Lyceum Bureau, that was to be here
at the New Years open house at the
Y. M. C. A. will be unable to come
because Of conflict in engagements
Every effort will be made to secure
some other good attraction for the
open house. Mr.. Davis Is communicat-
ing with several lyceum companies in
Chicago for some entertainers. The
programs will be held, however, even
If no professional entertainers are
secured. Some of the best home tai
ent Of this city has already been Sc
cured and the programs both in the
afternoon and evening will be car
ried out as had been planned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
Form Officers, Club.

At dinner for the officers Of the
high school cadet corps, given by
Lieut.. E. G. Koran at the Y. M. C. A.
Friday night, an officers club was
formed. The officers elected were:
Capt. Wayne Norton, president; Capt.
Donald Beeson, vice president; Lieut..
Robert Prescott, secretary; CAPT Neil
Crone, treasurer. The purpose Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
FARM SALE POSTPONED.
Brady Place to Be Sold Next Satur-
day at Court House.

The sale of the 98.5-acre farm own
ed by the DR.. T. c.. Brady estate, to
have been held at the court house
Saturday, has been postponed to
Saturday, Jan. 8, at II o'clock. The
postponment was due to lack Of in
terest shown in the sale Saturday. 1t
is believed the failure of bidders to
make an appearance was largely due
to the sale being scheduled just at
holiday time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29

club will be TO give social entertain
ments for the different companies 1t
the high school. II was also planned
to organize company basketball teams
and to play . series Of games for the
cadet championship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29
QUARTERLY plvlpsMp.
lowe Railway end llOht Company
Pave Dividend No, e.,

Tho regular quarterly dividend on
the 7 per cont preferred capital stock
of Iowa Railway and Light Company
will be paid on Dec. 81. 1919. to stock
holders Of record Dec. 20, 1919. -
shown on the books of the company.
Isaac n. Smith. vice president and
treasurer,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-29

The head Of a man or woman IN ror-
NAL health contains something like
10000 hairs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21

education. He Is at present president
Of the New York Social Hygiene socl-
ETY.. and has Travelled extensively
spreading the gospel Of national health
and social purity. AS speaker he IS
gifted with orator3cal powers of the
highest order. and with an unsurpassed
grasp Of the subject The topic Of his
address this Sunday afternoon will DO
The Battle for Public Health" Wheel
ing Is indeed to be congratulated that
Or. Rigclow has consented to make a
special trip here from New York Tor
Health Sunday.
In addition. the community will have
an opportunity to hear from several
prominent local men connected with the
various social agencies in this city.
what is being done here TO promote tho
cause Of public health Tho coIamttce
in charge of arrangements, composed
of some Of the leading ministers IN the
city, together with representatives OF
the educational. medical and labor Or
CARNATIONS, Is able to announce mat
nothing has been left undone to make
the gathering this Sunday success.
The community observance will be hold
at the Market auditorium Sunday e1ter-
noon at 3 o'clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
MYSTERY OF MISSING
CAR OF P|GIR0N IS
SOLVED. IN ARREST

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Feb. 20.-Virtual-
" 4 nationwide search for a carload OF
pig tin. valued Mt $4,000. which van
ishcd from The New Castle. Pa.. yards
Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad last
May ended here today when Clyde E.
Mehaffcy.. 81. OF Versailles. Pa. walked
into the office Of r G.. .Rledsoe. chief
of police OF: tho Pittsburgh division OF
the p. & O., with the calm announce
ment that he was the man responsible
for the cars disappearance
AIehaffcy was yardmaster at New
Castle in May. The car was carded for
Pittsburgh az war material and everyone
connected with its movement has been
arrested with tho exception OF Mehaf-
fey. For him the police have been hunt
ing all over the United States since last
May, and when he appeared officers
were said to be on his trail in Spring
field, Illinois. The car was shuntcd of
onto an obscure track near New Castle
chcny Siding. used only for hauling tim
Der and finished lumber. Back in the
hills the pig tin was removed by woods
men who did not know il was stolen,
and secreted in cache. Later, police
assert, the material was sold by Meh1f-
fey to junk men for about $4,000.
Mehaffcy had been with the road II
years. working himself up from messen-
ger boy to yardmaster. and employed az
different times rs clerk, bagEage1nAn,
brakeman and conductor. He is held fo1
trial under $1,000 bond
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
TENANTS RESENT
RENT ADVANCE
Declare Real Estate Organizations Ac-
ton Will Force Many To
Vacate Property.

It is predicted that Wheeling will see
more moving this spring than for many
year. The majority of families. 1t ls
said, will move into cheaper houses.
due to the greater part Of the land
lords-who are affiliated with the
Wheeling Real Estate organization
boosting the rentals. beginning on May
the first.
Reports indicate that old tenants are
not taking kindly 10 the action of the
house owners in shooting Np the rent.
They declare that there is no plausible
reason for the advance; that the war IS
over and the chances are that the up
keep Of property will be less in the
near future; that 1t is a sure thing THAT
At will not be higher than during the
war. The tenants declare that with the
high cost of living, with which many
of them have had a hard struggle. it IS
almost an imposition for landlords to
advance the rentals: that the only thing
for them to do Is TO secure cheaper
houses in which to shelter their fami-
lies.
A tenant who has been occupying an
East End house for nearly a score OF
years was one Of the many TO receive
notice yesterday stating that after
May ! the rent would be increased. He
declared that he would have 10 move
into a cheaper house If such can be
found in Wheeling. and that II not. he
would seek work in some other place
and move his family from Wheeling.
''On top of the high cost Of living the
advance in light and heat and every
thing else with comparatively little IN
crease in wages. I shall obtain work
some place else and take my family
with me If I cannot secure 4 cheaper
house declared the speaker.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
RIVER news

The river at the wharf at six p m.
Yesterday was five rect s inches and
falling very slow. and six feet. inches
was registered at the foot OF McMecocn
dam. The river vas reported falling al
all points above Point Pleasant but rain
is predicted over tho watersheds for to-
day and a rise will develop in a day OF
two.
The Helen e was the only departure
Yesterday. getting away for New Mata'
rnoras at noon with Il hig trip.
The Liberty arrived last night from
McConucllsvillc.
Tho General Crowdcr will he up Sun
day morning on her way from Charles
ton 10 Pittsburgh. a.
The Liberty leaves today for Parkers'
burg at noon.
Col. Lansing II. Beach. chief U. 3. on
gincor in charge of river improvements
with offices in CinrInniLt. was in TIL
city yesterday on official hISiIrrSS anC
left last night for Cincinnati.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
DIRECTOR ARCHER IN
LETTER OF THANKS TO
STATES NEWSPAPERS

In n letter addressed to the press oil
wcst Virginia, Robert l. Archer. OF
Huntington. state director Of the wal
savings organization. thanks the news
PAPERS for their effective support with
out which the record Of selling 100000
IN 100000 West Eirginians during the
wear 1918 could not have been made
west Virginia made better record thar
any other southern state. and better
than any eastern or New England state
with but q single exception. Mr. AT
cher's letter follows:
st wish to take this opportunity OF
expressing to you my deep appreciation
of the splendid cooperation extended
by you, as we'll as by all of the
papers Of West Virginia. to this office
in the prosecution OF the War Savings
Campaign last year.
The response from mon and women
in all walks Of life in this campaign
has been most gratifying. but no.
where has the response been more lib
oral or more effective than from the
press Of this state. I appreciate this
most deeply and thank you for it. and
am sure that this feeling is shared by
those at the head Of the Treasury
Department.
although We were not able TO
achieve tho quota assigned To US. We
have nevertheless made Il record Of
which I feel very proud. W" have
disposed Of upwards Of S3.00n.0o0 of
War Savings Stamps TO moro than six
hundred thousand people in this state.
In per capita sales We lead all Of the
Southern states. including kentucky.
Maryland and Tennessee. We also lead
All Of tho Eastern states and all OF
tho New England states but one. This
splendid result could not hive been
accomplished without tho effective
corporation that was extended by the
nrI.SS."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
No SHUTDOWN
At RIVERSIDE
MILL LIKELY

The topic OF conversation ses'eioo'
among the Riverside mill employees CEN
tered around an article which appeared
In local afternoon paper 10 the enee.
that the Riverside mill Woulo III Ill
probability be shut down WITHIN per-
iod Of ten days or so. and each one was
irving TO argue the truth Of this state
ment from a standpoint Of loss OF work
to the vast majority employed there.
An Intelligcnccr reporter in converse,
tion with one Of the officials of the mill
last evening was advised that there was
no foundation in fact. for the statement
made. and that there was ample WORK
ahead to assure the operation OF the
Riverside mill for an indefinite period
In any event. according to this OIL
cial, the prospects Of shutdown IN the
period designated is entirely out OF thc
Question. for If such were the case or
dcrs to this effect would have been is-
sued TO the local officials by this time
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
MEETING RECORD IS
BROKEN BY VETERANS
G.. A. E. MEMBERS HAVE HELD
REGULAR SATURDAY NIGHT
GATHERING PoR YEARS.
Entertainment Tomorrow Evening Will
Not Stop Session-Woman's Be
uef Corps to Aid.

For an organization composing the
oldest body of men in this country who
have: never failed thus far to hold q
meeting every Saturday night for nearly
two score years. is an unusual record.
This is what the members Of the J. w.
Holiday Grand Army of the Republic
post. No IL. has done. Through oil
these long years. despite the bitter
weather they have confronted. they
have not failed TO reach the place Of
meeting some having to travel quite a
long distance. but there has always been
quorum present every Saturday night.
AS the years go BY and the membership
gradually thins. because Of death in the
ranks, and the number to constitute a
quorum has been slowly reduced. there
is always sufficient number Of veter-
an members present Mt each weekly
meeting night to constitutionally trans
act business.
At the meeting last week the question
came up If a meeting should be held
tomorrow night, as it would conflict
with the big annual G.. \. r. Washing
toms birthday musical and literary en-
tcrtainment TO be given In the Odd Eel
lows hall. 1t WAS unanimously de-
cidcd that the regular weekly gathering
Of the post should be held: that the
veterans will permit nothing to prevent
their holding the regular meeting as long
as they arc able to get TO the hall. The
meeting tomorrow night will be brief.
which will precede the entertainment.
which is being given under the auspices
Of the post and Is in charge OF the posts
special committee, with S. Lennon.
chairman: the Woman's Relief Corps
committee. composed OF Mesdamcs Wise.
Schaffcr. Barker. Whitney and Cox; the
Ladies Of the G. 4. r.. Baird Corps and
! the women Of the Elm Grove orGanizn-
! ton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
!wuuAT1oEAI, MEDICAL AND La
/. HOR BODIES WILL SPREAD GOOD
HEGLFH DoCTHn~1;S

For-xne first time in the history Of
wheeling the churches OF the city will
jeonbire IN the observance of general
Health Sunday. The occasion has been
cal}ed for by the United States bureau
OF public health. The whole country
has been enlisted in an effort to raise
the general health standard OF the ma
ton and to eliminate large proper
ton of those social diseases that hith-
erto have been hidden IN the filth and
slime Of secrecy.
The churches Of wheeling have COM
bined to wage deadly war against these
evils, and the campaign will begin with
a monster mass meeting ct which will
DO elaborated the purposes. the Difficult
ties and the meaning Of this great
movement for public health. Dr. ~ ~
Rixelov OF New York Is being brought
! 10 this city for the express PURPOSE OF
giving the community an opportunity
10 listen to this remarkable man.. Dr..
Rir,rlow is a trained physician and
scientist who has had wide experience
IN the field Of social hygiene and sex
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
'COLD" SUFFERERS MAY
BARRED FROM ALL
LOCAL PLAYHOUSES
APPEALS TO CoUGHERS AND
SNEEzERS TO STAY AT HOME.
Declares That II They DO Not Further
Action Will Be Taten-Many New
"F1u" Cases.

There were IS new cases of Influenza
TO be reported to the Wheeling health
department for the past - hours end
ing at five o'clock last evening 4 do
crease Of only one for the previous "a
hours.
DR.. NJ. B. Williams. city health COM
missioner. issued IN appeal last night to
the public requesting that all persons
suffering with colds and subject 10
coughing and sneezlnE refra IN from fro
ouenting public gatherings. which in
cludes all plnyhouses,
DR.. Williams in speaking Of the mat
ter. said to an lrtelligencer man last
night: please announce that all per-
sons having colds and coughs stay out
Of playhouses and public places that
they may not spread influenza. Persons
having colds should show such consider
alton to the public. If those with colds
continue to visit playhouscs will have
to take action to force them TO stay out
OF such places. No will use every
effort possible IN prevent Wheeling hay
ing another influenza epidemic"
He further stated that he did not at
present consider there Is an epidemic
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-21
WILL INTRODUCE BILL
FOR WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
In CANUCK PARLIAMENT

OTTAWA, Feb. 20.-The Duke OF
Dcvcnshlrc. governor general Of Can
ada. declared in, an address at the open
ing Of the Canadian parliament today
Chat a hill enabling women to vote and
comforting upon them the privilege Of
sitting in parliament would be intro
duccd during the coming session.