Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-21

'yttty nm &
afternoon Saturday in Omaha ID secur-
ing Transportation to Portland for his
wife. for which point ehe was going to
start on Monday to enjoy q visit OF six-a
ty days duration. He was on tis way.
TO the little cottage at 1915 Ninth ave-
nue. to deliver the passes and enjoy his
supper when he was met by q deputy
sheriff with the notice OF the suddenly
Instituted divorce proceedings. O'Hearn
says he will not oppose the suit, but
promises there will be come interesting
develo pments before 1t gets thru court.
Greenfield
Last week warrant was sworn out
by Art Simpson against John Coffman,
of Lincoln township, on the charge Of
assault on the night of Aug 9TH at
campmeeting. Coffman gave bonds to
appear in justice court 1t seems that
the Simpson boy was making himself a
nuisance at the camp meeting in var
ioue ways and Coffman warned him to
conduct himself more like civilized
being or he would get trouble. on his
hands. Simpson then came up behind
3Coffman and kicked him. whereupon
lCoffman knocked him down and beat
him soundly At the hearing Coffman
was exonerated.
Auburn. 81 s ~ ''.1,s 'is'7s s 's.s' I.
s 1t now seems to be settled fact, says
the Recorder, that the long -looked.for
new tow" on the Illinois Central is to
be located. The station will be desig-
mated az Harl and will be situated upon
the farm OF T. w. Martin, four miles
northwest of Auburn. Mr.. Martin has
labored assiduousiy for it's location and
at times 1t seemed like phantom chas-
Ing to him, but now the oficials have
given assurance Of its location. Engin-
eers and graders are already at work
preparing station grounds, and as soon
as this work is finished the present
buildings at Timer station will be
moved down the track to Harl. Mi.
Martin informs the Recorder that all
tho the town cite has not yet been plat
ter ty-seven lots have been spoken
for. This virtually sets aside all fears
entertained by Auburn of the estab-
lishment Of town directly north of her
from whence che has always drawn a
large trade and which she now natural
~ expects to merit and hold
Cedar Falls.
The work on the interior of the Com
sgregational church is progressing finely.
The artists are doing the frescoing and
dressing the woodwork. With the new
electroiler and gens.al renovation the
church viii be ready for the pipe organ
which Will be placed the last of Septem-
hoy M. t,f = n ~
Richmond a. Smith has decided not Ia
accept the call he received from Hamp-
ton, decision which meets the enthusi.
assic approval of his many friends in
this city. He has done good work In
Cedar Falls during the six and one half
Years of his rastorate and has formed
many strong friendships outside Of his
own denomination The new church ed
sifics. which IS to be such an addition to
the city, is a mark Of his activities, and
sas chairman of the building COMMITTEES
he has had many responsibilities, and
will have until the handsome church is
completed. Every one is delighted that
Mr.. Smith has decided to continue his
pastoral duties here.
Red Oak.
Two cyclists Glen Hubbell and Willis
sBeardslee arrived in this city last
Thursday evening for few days visit
With their friend, w. w. Bollen. The
young men came thru from Chicago on
wheels, averaging about seventy miles
per day, which they considered slow
time and was caused by having to face
a strong wind most every day. They
started on their return journey on Mon
day. of this week. One of til e largest
and most important transfers of city
property occurring in recent years took
place Thursday, by which Thomas
Griffith comes into possession of all of "
d. Stoddard's residence property on
East hill. This includes the entire south
half of block %, upon which is located
Mr.. Stoddard' g handsome home and two
other houses. also the house and large
barn a the east end Of Reed street ii,
all there are eleven lots Aside from the
magnitude Of the deal, Red Oak people
are Interested in the fact that Ii means
Mr.. Grifath's permanent residence il
the city instead of the transfer of his
home and interests in California as he
for some time contemplated.
story ola Slave.