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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
6
In Clear Lake Iowa W Sommerville Colby forcibly took his son from an interurban train causing fright among passengers. The couple are in divorce proceedings over custody with Mrs Colby returning from California to consult counsel. A compromise allowed the father to see the boy but not remove him from the mother.
Captain Steven Wilcox superintendent of the Waveland golf course in Des Moines completed the most beautiful golf stick in the city. It will be presented to President Taft when he is in the city next Monday.
Census Director Durand announced Taft administration appointments for census supervisors. Guy Franklin of Fort Dodge Iowa will supervise the Tenth district, among others, as part of the new appointments.
Jud Stitt of Milo, a married man, was sentenced to five years at Fort Madison after pleading guilty to seduction in a case where he deserted his wife and eloped with 16 year old Helen Haworth from Indianola five weeks earlier. The couple fled to Des Moines and were followed by the girl's father. she returned home and begged forgiveness before Stitt’s arrest.
Mrs. Andy Burnett of Creston seeks kinship with the late EK R Vorhies in Clarke county probate court Osceola. Vorhies, the hermit who died near Murray, left a hidden will found inside an old tub, with potential heirs spread nationwide. Burnett contends Annis was Vorhies' birth name and would inherit about $15,000 if her claim as his cousin is proven.
In Indianola Iowa Sept 18 12 year old Harry Hutchinson will plead self defense to a murder charge after fatally wounding his stepfather Thomas Carraher March 1. Defense attorney Frank F Henderson says the boy will contest first degree murder and plans to rely on alleged brutal treatment and a threat with a butcher knife. Hutchinson is jailed without bond awaiting the November term beginning November 2.
The Cunard liner Saonia from Boston on Sept 7 ran aground in Crosby channel early today. Tugboats refloated her after about five hours and towed her to her berth.
John Edens fired an airgun shot at a passing car after a dare. The bullet struck Otto in the eye, destroying sight, as the vehicle moved along Clinton Illinois.
Des Moines and Sioux City Railroad at its annual meeting completed a 50 year lease from F M Hubbell for land in Des Moines for terminals. J W Reed replaces J P O Malley as president and M F Coons replaces Ed Carter as secretary. Construction to begin in October.
In Waterloo Iowa on September 16 Miss Delilah Falles was attacked by a furious bull while picking grapes. A dog leaped to her aid, knocked the animal away and stayed watching over the injured girl as she crawled under a fence and fainted. The dog was bloodied and panting, and the bull was driven off.
Des Moines reports for the week ending September 12, 1909 note cool cloudy start with light showers then warmer sunnier days and more showers. Frost risk remains for late corn but improved moisture aids ripening. early corn reaching frost danger window. cutting in early-planted fields likely in two weeks. pastures improving and winter grain seeding underway while dry conditions hinder large parts of the state. late potato crop remains discouraging.
Forty two saloon owners and workers in Marshalstown Iowa were indicted by the grand jury on charges of illegal liquor sales. Four defendants were among the 18 saloons operating in the city, and all defendants were able to post bonds for district court appearance.
Miss Caroline George formerly of Iowa Falls was severely burned when an alcohol lamp exploded. In St Joseph Missouri Frank T Slayton master mechanic of the St Joe & Grand Island railroad and Rob ert R Pollock a former Zearing merchant donated skin grafts from their limbs to treat her burns. She escaped death after flames ignited oil and she ran to the bathroom where others aided her.
Representatives of Interstate Power company say the proposed water power electric project in Iowa Falls would be the state’s biggest, with a capitalization of 15 million dollars and an expenditure of 612,500 dollars for the plant.
The night gravel train on the St. Paul road bound west wrecked near Bassett, five miles from Charles City. Brakeman Rolly Walter was killed instantly with neck and arm broken.
Mason City Iowa September 16 A W Harris agent for the Iowa Central was held up near the station at 1 am yesterday. Two men struck him a blow over the head with a club but he escaped and ran to the station.
Des Moines reports Drake University president Will M. Bell was stricken with acute appendicitis early today and remains in critical condition.
Des Moines Sept 16 Governor Carroll issued a requisition for Simon Kolp wanted in Greene county for seduction. Kolp had enlisted in the navy and was captured at San Francisco.
Hilda Wade the two year old daughter of William Wade of Dubuque Iowa fell into a vault on a neighbor’s premises and smothered before discovery.
In Durham North Carolina pellagra continues to spread at an alarming rate. The ninth death in the area occurred last night, two new cases were found yesterday, and one of the original eleven victims is expected to die within a week.
Des Moines Iowa September 15 Sheriff Dalton of Calhoun county transported J M Brown of Manson to Fort Madison to serve a life term for killing his son's wife with an Indian club at Manson. Brown aged over 72 chose prison life over awaiting justice and hopes to die there. He signed over all property to his son Clayton who will care for his mother in her declining years.
Des Moines reports the death of Isaac Brandt a pioneer Iowa lawmaker former assistant state treasurer and Des Moines postmaster aged 64. Brandt a Polk county representative in the Fifteenth General Assembly was a native of Alliance Ohio and died at his home from apoplexy last night.
Friends of Albert E K Crane of Hawarden plan to urge President Taft to reinstate him after his dismissal for hazing of Robert Sutton. Crane, 21st in a class of 112, is praised as reserved and diligent, with claims his involvement was incidental and his goal is to graduate.
Des Moines Iowa experienced a mid night downpour with lightning and strong winds ending a long dry spell. About half an inch of rain fell and a sharp temperature drop followed, raising fears for the corn crop which needed heat and sun.
George Iowa reports that G W DeWard of Grand Junction has purchased the George News from H W Reints, who has edited the paper for the last two years.
Coal has at last been found in paying quantities in the mines worked by H L Pierce in Linn Grove Iowa. More prospecting will be done along the river and the present shaft will be developed. Lake Witty Ia. An old settlers reunion and harvest festival will be held at Farnhamville on Friday Sept 17. Speeches by prominent speakers and amusements provided.
The remains of Ferdinand Greckel, about 30, unmarried carpenter and West Point resident, were found along the railroad right of way a quarter mile north of the city. He had attended a dance near the Paladina farm Saturday and was likely returning home when struck by a train. Authorities could not identify the exact train due to many freight movements early morning. He was known as a sober, respected member of the community.
Ocean Park California September 15 Charles T Cleary. a young attorney from Grand Island Nebraska drowned while attempting to rescue two young women who fell from a diving raft beyond the breakers. James Irwin and the Smith sisters Adelaide and Julia were saved by other bathers. Cleary had been practicing in Los Angeles after Georgetown University graduation. his brother is a Nebraska district attorney. The body remained unrecovered.
In Salem Oregon yesterday 22 year old Mrs Raymond Long drowned her three month old baby in a bucket and then killed herself with a razor. Their bodies were found today in the cellar of the Long home.
Beaumont Texas report says County Attorney Nicks of Newton County was killed during a raid on a negro gambling place near Newton. Tom Wilson is charged with the fatal shot and remains at large as a posse searches the woods.
The Wood Wire and Metal Lathers International union began its 11th annual convention in Boston on September 13. More than 100 delegates from across the country attend the sessions expected to run ten days.
In Iowa near Little Sioux a touring car overturned injuring banker Henry F. Rohling and killing Douglas A. Smith the Denver chauffeur for Annis & Rohling. Passengers W H Remington and Frank Bromley escaped with minor injuries as the group returned from a business trip to Onawa.
Waterloo Iowa reports a 20 pound jagged chunk of ice embedded in a meadow belonging to Fred Ackerman, six miles northeast of Waverly in Bremer county. The ice likely fell from a passing cloud, as no ice wagon or burial explanation fits.
Robbers blew open the Cambridge post office in Iowa early today and escaped with about $300 in stamps and cash. Des Moines dispatch reports no injuries. Police launch a search for the thieves.
Morning Side College of Sioux City informs Captain E. D. Hadley secretary of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution of its desire to enter the medal contest for best essays in American history. Practically every college in the state has now accepted.
Logan Iowa September 14 Ex Lieutenant Governor J C Milliman and family except daughter Bernice Milliman to leave for St Petersburg Florida in the near future likely for the winter only but he may make his home there due to fondness for Florida climate
Onawa Iowa postmaster W R Prewitt will be reappointed at term end with no opposition. Congressmen Hubbard has notified him and his petition lists the names of those who opposed him in his first contest for the post.
Sam Cohen of Des Moines and Fred Watson of Fort Dodge clashed over whether Cook or Peary discovered the north pole. Both were arrested and pleaded not guilty to disturbing the peace, with trial scheduled later.
Des Moines Iowa September 14 The executive committee met and set November 4 5 and 6 as the Iowa State Teachers association convention dates. The group has traditionally met during holidays.
An acetylene lamp exploded at the Yimmerman Steel works in Lone Tree Iowa injuring three men. John Lenz 19 Harold Thompson 20 and Ernest Rhen 30 suffered burns lacerations and internal injuries. Lena and Thompson may die.
Des Moines Iowa Sept 14 The Rock Island railroad in its report to the railroad commission on the First street wreck blames the street car company saying the flagman warned that he had only a short time to cross. The flagman worked for the street car company.
Des Moines proposes abolishing the office of corporation counsel and placing the city legal work under a solicitor with two assistants to manage the department.
Mason City report shows 560 members fed in camp for 10 days costing $1,200 total. The average per man for the period is $2.14.
Webster City fire broke out at the Charles Evans residence at 105 North Prospect street early yesterday morning after a man failed to lay aside his pipe before going to bed.
Sea Girl New Jersey reports that on September 14 the Ohio team captured the Dryden trophy in the shooting tournament with a decisive victory over rivals.
Des Moines Iowa September 13 Rates on cattle and hogs from Iowa to Chicago set by trunk lines will be struck down by the Interstate Commerce Commission as not in line with orders. The Corn Belt Meat Producers association lauded the victory after hearings in Chicago where the commission found the new schedules did not conform.
Cedar Rapids, Sept 13. Peter Pinch pleaded guilty to child murder in Vinton and received a ten year prison sentence. He recently concealed a newborn in a suitcase and hid it in a hedge fence.
William H Boyle and his 15 year old bride wed in Clinton. The father Joseph Beer of Low Moor captured them at a down river camping spot and brought them to Clinton. The groom was sent home and the bride taken to the Low Moor residence.
Dubuque Iowa September 13 30 tinners and sheet metal workers walked out of five large shops after failing to secure union scale concessions tying up city business International president J D O Sullivan was in town seeking a settlement but has not yet succeeded
Miss Augusta Mangerson accuses Henry Marbach a neighboring farmer of paternity of her unborn child and has filed district court proceedings seeking support if the child lives plus an attachment against Marbach property.
Oskaloosa Iowa September 13 John F Lacey of Oskaloosa was elected colonel of the Thirty third Iowa United States Volunteer regiment to fill the vacancy after Colonel Mackey's death. One hundred seventy five regis tered and 50 visitors attended. Colonel A W Swalm spoke in the afternoon. The next reunion will be at Knoxville in fall 1911 under Companies A and I.
Webster City Iowa September 13 State Representative William Anderson of Jewell says he will not seek a third term. The move shakes Hamilton County politics with potential candidates named including G D Thompson Varick C Crosley Robert E Jones EB F King W F Hunter E J Johnson Joab McCarley O J Larson and Hans Fardal from Stanhope and Williams respectively.
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