Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

Calumet.
The Methodist Episcopal congrega-
ton Of Calumet, has completed a fine
new parsonage for its pastor and it will
be dedicated next Sunday. Calumet
| is but a small place, but the congre-
cation is large and enthusiastic, and
this new building is the result Of much
work on it's part.
Mason City.
| For eight years in charge Of the tick
ct office and passenger depot of the
Milwaukee road here, II. w. Odle has
resigned and has accepted position
with the Martin Manufacturing Com
pany as manager. He is the son Of
Major S. w. Odle Of Spencer. well
known officer of the Iowa national
guard.
Mapleton.
j. A. Heisler, large land owner Of
this place, sold qaurter section of
land one and one-half miles from town
Monday for $135 per acre. The land has
no improvements upon it whatever.
This is one of the highest prices paid
for land in this vicinity on record. The
land was purchased by a Mr.. Stodden,
of Wayne. Neb.
BeImond.
Conductor Ike Peterson had a mar
row escape from serious accident
Saturday at Belmond. He was en-
ployed on the Great Western work
train and in some manner fell off and
was struck by the caboose of another
train His body was badly bruised all
over and one shoulder dislocated.
Dubuque.
0r14e D IF
Doran Bros, monument dealers, died
Tuesday morning at 3:45 o'clock at the
family residence, death following an
acute attack of heart failure. Mr..
Doran had been in Ill health for the
past three months, but his condition
was not considered serious and his
passing came as shock to his devoted
family and wide circle of friends. The
deceased was born fifty-one years ago
at Galena, Ill.
Waterloo.
The Chicago Great Western railway
is being improved all along the line
and at every station. Waterloo will
this year witness the expenditure of
between $4,000 and $4,000 within the
confines Of the city. One Of the biggest
items of expense in this city is the
double tracking OF the line from the
north limits Of the west side yards to
Highland addition. This additional
tracking will in time become part Of
a double track system from Minneapo-
lis to Kansas City.
Waterloo.
Ed Baum, employed in the construc-
ton of, the building for the Colby
Parker Transfer Line on Commercial
street, shortly before noon toppled over
the outside wall and fell to the ground,
a distance of about thirty-five feet. He
struck on his left side, breaking a leg
near the ankle and also snahsing and
probably breaking the left hip. The
man was rushed to the hospital, where
physicians proceeded to care for him, |
but the full extent Of the injuries had
not been determined as yet.
City.
w. B. Richards, who has been local
agent for the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway Company for the past ten
years, has been promoted to a better
paying position with the company at
Council Bluffs. He received a telegram
notifying him Of his advance
ment and requesting him, IL he accept
ed the proffered position. to be ready |
for the transfer this week. The posi- |
ton given Mr.. Richards Is that of city |
passenger and freight agent, and carries
With It double tho salary he receives !
as agent at Webster City.
Grundy Center.
Some time between Saturday night |
and Sunday morning thieves effected |
IN entrance into the Rock Island |
freight house here and stole two barrels |
II bottled beer. Entrance was gained |
~ prying out the staple which held |
he paddock on the door. AS soon as |
he theft was discovered Agent VIII |
mont called in Sheriff Black who at !