Davenport Daily Leader Davenport, Scott, Iowa January 28, 1902 NEWS OF THE STATE A Fatal Joke Waterloo, Ia., Jan. 28 - Because of what they intended to be a joke, two young men of this city may have to answer to the charge of murder. Roy Pine, the small son of a teamster fell on the ice while skating on the river January 14, and died several days later without having regained consciousness. It now appears that he was tripped by two boys who held a string close to the ice into which the unfortunate lad skated backward. It is also said that the boys have been indulging in this kind of malicious sport and that hard falls have been experienced by skaters because of it. Tries Another Kind of Lottery. Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jan. 28 - The marriage of James Harkin, the popular accountant at the Central general offices, to Miss Lena Kane, occurred at the home of the bride at Scranton, Iowa. Mr. Harkin bears the distinction of having the good fortune last summer to secure one of the choice land claims in the land lottery in Oklahoma and the streak of luck that was with him at that time seems to have been with him in the selection of a wife as he has drawn a prize in the person of the charming young lady whom he has just led to the altar. He was presented with a valuable set of solid silver knives and forks with pearl handles as a mark of esteem by his fellow associates in the office. An Ancient Map. Waterloo, Iowa, Jan. 28 - Attorney E.E. Wilson has in his possession a curiosity, being a map of Iowa bearing the date of 1852. Not a foot of railroad is shown to have existed and the names of some of the counties of the northwest section have been radically changed. The cities of the state marked as prominent at that time are Dubuque, Keokuk, Fort Madison, Burlington. Woodbury county appears on the map as "Wabhaw." Linn county is marked "Buncombe," and Webster appears as "Yell" and Hamilton as "Risley." None of the counties were organized or inhabited in the northwest section but were merely laid out and names given them. Skipped With Employer's Money. Fertile, Iowa, Jan. 28 - A trusted hired man working for Billy Slater, north of town, was sent to Joice with a load of timothy seed to store in the elevator. But instead of storing the seed he sold it, pocketed the proceeds and decamped for parts unknown. Aged Indian Married. Sioux City, Jan. 28 - George Fox, aged 64, and Edna Longchase, aged 56, two Omaha Indians, were married in the court room of Justice F.L. Ferris in the Iowa building. Justice Ferris performing the unique ceremony while the withered bride swayed dizzily back and forth, as she responded to the vows as interpreted by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Solomon. The stately, sturdy-looking groom was much agitated at the condition of the bride, and it looked for a time as if the wedding would have to be postponed. Wife Beater in Jail. Clinton, Jan. 28 - The Clinton county grand jury has indicted Bernard McGovern, charging him with assault to commit murder. His wife is the complaining witness. According to evidence before grand jury, McGovern came to Clinton about a month ago, became intoxicated and went to his home in the country a few miles west of the city and made a vicious assault on his wife. He broke three of her ribs, pulled out a large amount of her hair, seriously bruised her body in a number of places and then threw her into a creek. She was confined to the hospital here for three weeks and for a few days. It was thought she would not recover. McGovern was arrested, but his wife refused to prosecute him. He was then charged with intoxication by the chief of police and was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail. It is now understood Mrs. McGovern will appear against her husband. Northwestern Settles. Moorehead, Jan. 28 - Frank Adams, who was injured about a month ago in a railroad accident at Missouri Valley had to undergo a second amputation of his leg and is in a very critical condition. He is still in the hospital at Council Bluffs. The Chicago & Northwestern has settled with him, giving him $5,600 and a pass on the road for one year and pay all expenses. Young Woman Disappears. Dubuque, Jan. 28 - Miss Dora Deitzel, residing at the St. Francis industrial home, and who came from Kieler, Wis., has mysteriously disappeared. The last seen of her was last week on Monday when she left the home to attend early mass. Didn't Understand Gas. LeMars, Jan. 28 - B.C. Custer, a young man from Moville, was found unconscious in his room at the Union hotel. He either blew out the gas or neglected to turn it off properly. It is thought it was an accident. The man is in a precarious condition. Cathy Joynt Labath Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/