Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20
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4 Special to Times Republican.
/ Creston. Dec. 20.-The principal topic
4 OF speculative conversation in this city
lis the probable successor to Division
Superintendent H. S. Storrs. who re-
signed yesterday to accept position
as assistant general superintendent with
the Lake Erie & Western road. with
headquarters ut Indianapolis g. w.
Foben, who was prominently mention
ed, absolutely denies that he is in the
field for the position. 1t is now thought
that Assistant Superintendent Howard
OF this city may receive the appoint
1 ment.
i The BARRIERS of this city met last ev-
ening and organized for the purpose of
raising the price of their work and
forming an agreement to close prompt
lily at o'clock evenings and all day
Sunday.
G.. A. Williams, who was sent up for
life from this point for the murder of
| Sheriff Thomas Walsh was refused an
application for a new trial by the
/ supreme court Of the state yesterday.
The decision of the higher court meets
with local approval, as the murder was
an unprovoked assault.
/ George Holcomb, ST., one of the
wealthiest citizens of this place. and
aged 81 years, fell on the icy pavement
and broke an arm yesterday.
The Methodist church of this city has
let the contract for $4,000 pipe organ
to be placed in position by February 10.
The contract has been let to Chi
! cago firm for the construction of a
100000 government building at this
place. the appropriation for which was
secured nearly year ago.
Mrs. Sarah Barnes. wife Of DR..
Barnes. one of the oldest and most
prominent physicians OF the city, died
yesterday and the remains were taken
| to Illinois for burial.
| A large party of prospective land
buyers left this vicinity yesterday I'M
der the charge of several immigration
agents for the southern country to in
spect the investment at Port Arthur.
Texas, and Oklahoma.
Oficiais at Corning again raided the
office of the Adams express company at
that place and seized boxes supposed
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Corning parties.
The ice harvest was commenced at
this point this morning and the best
quality of ice obtained for years is be-
ing secured. 1t is clear as crystal and
IL inches thick. The Burlington road
harvests at this point a majority Of the
ice intended for use along the Iowa
lines of the road.
VIII Scurr, a we'll konwn young man
of this city, who has been connected
with local grocery houses for num-
Der of years. has embarked in business
for himself in the grocery trade.
One Of the most elaborate society
affairs of the season was reception
given by Mrs. j. B. Harsh, Mrs. w. j.
Dovlin and Miss Grace Doulin to 125
of the society people.
Sheffield News.
Special to Times Republican.
Sheffield, Dec. 2o.-The house belong
ing to G. r. Miner, and occupied by
Frank Cook. caught fire Friday and was
soon destroyed. All the household goods
were saved.
George Selts started to Chicago last
Wednesday with a car load of cattle be-
longing to A. c. Anderson. When near
Marion he got off the train and fell thru
bridge about twenty-five feet. He was
taken to his aunt's in Aurora. ILL.,, where
he is recovering from bad bruises. He
returned home Thursday.
Fred Moehle has sold his furniture
store to John Whartonby, who has just
sold his fine farm near Chaplin. Possess
SION to be given on Feb. l. Mr.. Moehle
has not decided on location.
George Thomas had his arm severely
hurt Saturday by his fur coat sleeve
catching in the betting as he tried to
throw belt to haul car into position
at the elevator.
Professor c. H. School will give lee
lures on Friday and Saturday evening
at Cooks Hall on the subject, My Ex-
rerience in South Africa" He carries
with him large number Of curiosities,
which to see is we'll worth the price of
admission. The proceeds of the lecture
are to be divided and the schools half
goes to purchase an organ for the pri-
mary room.
The Arion Quartet, the first on the
Sheffield lecture course, as Frank G..
Tyrrell failed to appear, rendered one of
their fine programs Wednesday evening.
The audience was delighted with the
music as we'll as with Miss Bingham as
reader and impersonator.
The O. r. S. No. 81 elected the follow
ing officers Wednesday evening: Mrs.
Jennie Thomas w. NJ; Mr.. A. A. Allen,
W. P: Mrs. Ada Johnston, A. M; Mrs. |
Gertrude knesel, secretary; Mrs. NJ. e.
Miner, treasurer; Mrs. Hulda Quinnell.
condustress, Mrs. Minnie Wunn, assist
ant conductress.
Mr. and Mrs. Huber of Albany, Ill.,,
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Miller. t
Mrs. Stoner was called to Crystal
Lake by the death of her brother, Mr..
Culver.
The schools close Friday for two
weeks vacation. Christmas exercises
will be held in Miss Crouse's room by
the pupils Of Miss Grouse and Mrs Cur
ry Miss Helena Feeny goes to North
wood and Miss Grouse to her home in
the country to spend the holidays.
Nebraska Bank Closed.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 20.-The state
bank Of Gothenburg was closed yester
Gay by order Of the state banking board,
and an examiner placed temporarily IN
charge. The bank is capitalized for
$4,000, and at the time OF Il. last report
had deposits of $4,000. @. v. Carlson is
Its president and Mary e. Carlson cash
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