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

| Adel--Rolly simpson was thrown
from his busy In n runaway on his
way to Perry ana was taken to "A hos
pital unconsciolls, His wife and her
mother jumped from the buggy and
| wure bruised.
Ciinton-Thc Alma Frank mystery
has been cleared up, the missing g.rl
has been discovered and returned home
and Ernes ST Machande, last seen with
her. who was held by tie police has
been released.
Newton--Clinton G!ldersleeve, 80
years old, VINO disappeared few
weeks ago. has been found at Eyota,
Mimi. He wrote his wife 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 $500
diamond ring from Clarence cochrane
wealthy lunberman, the thief. Err
win Jamison. a former convict, decid-
ed II 'NNas paste and soll II for Sl.oo 10
a soldier The soldier in turn sold the
ring for 81. r'he purchaser is not
known, say the police.
Oxford Miss Helen Paul 20 years
old. is dead ut the home OF her mother,
Mrs l.. r. Paul. as the result OF burns
received last summer when saso-
lcnr can exploded. covering her body
with the flaming liquid Despite the
best MEDICAL treat ment and after long
months OF suffering, death came as
relief
Fairfax-Fairfax people gave a re-
ception in the Methods. church here
for the returned soldiers of the COM
munity Excellent entertainment ana
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.
williamsburg r. w. Pugh
has received Il German army riile
from his son, Robert, who is serving IN
the ordnance department, France BOD
wrote that he found the gun on Mount
sec hill. within a few hours after the
place was captured by the ianks. the
gun if of the 1914 pattern, equipped
with a savage looking bayonet and has
a range of one and one-half miles.
Wilton-Fire of an unknown origin
dest royed farm buildings, a corn GRID
partially filled With corn, two cadillac
cars and a Ford. on the Charles frieoh
farm, one mile south of town. Inc
Causc of the fire is a complete myst-
cry The hired man, who retired AFTER
10 O'Clock. reported no sign OF IRE
in evidence at that time. Inc plaZe
was discovered at midnight. The Ford
was the property of a travelling man.
who had left 1t III the garage during
storm. The amount of the damage mas
not been determined.
crsston-Charles l.. Stoneburner, re-
siding on wyoming avenue with his
family for some time past, attempte1
his life by cutting his throat. he GU,
a large gasn cn one side Of his throal
in an effort to reach the Jugular VEIN
AS soon as Mr.. Stoneburner was louha
DR.. Coakley was summoned as were
also the police officers ard the prompt
and efficient service rendered Dy the
doctor saved nis 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 500
to Ernest Sweeney, who lives IN lhe
peighborhood of Beaver, for s3oo per
| screytS A few months ago 5000 per acre
vas, considered big price for farm
land but it is becoming common OIL
lat. The Mace quarter is a good one
hut no better Than many others in the
community and it seems to De oniS
question of time until nearly an ianu
in this vicinity will be "orth that hs-
ar. 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.
Washinston-The school board mas
announced the sale at auction Oh lho
Mckee school building and real esta,',
on which it standS THIS is the o'u
academy building and has been useo
for grammar school since owned os
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