Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-19

Special to T1meS-Republlcan
Grinnen. Feb. 19-The body of Mrs.
Anna E. Highbee. aged "A years, was
brought to this city yesterday after
noon, from the home of her daughter
in Kansas City Mo, to be buried be-
side that OF her husband. who died
some years ago in Des Moines. Mrs.
Higbee was the only sister of H. S.
Barnes of this city and funeral SER
vices We're held at his home at $3.50
conducted by Rev. N S. Medbury of
the Christian church Of University
Place, Des Moines Mrs. Higbee leaves
two daughters. Mrs William E. Reeves
and Miss Nellie Higbee. and two
grandchildren. all Of Kansas City. Mr..
Barnes is the only surviving member
of the family.
c. H Jay. who recently sold his res
idence on Center street. has bought
of b F Sheline on Prince street in
Bags addition, the consideration be-
ing s1100 and possession being given
on the 1st of March.
The funeral of DIR. Clark yesterday
afternoon was attended by the fremen
of the city in a body, by the mayor and
city council the entire faculty of Iowa
College. and the officers and directors
of the Merchants National Bank. The
large congregational church was
practically filled. The floral decora-
tons were elaborate. beautiful and
costly. In addition to Pastor Dascomb
and Professor Parker. President Main
pronounced a fitting eulogy and Judge
lyman spoke very simply and feeling
~ of the departed friend who began
his professional career in this city the
same year that he himself began the
practice of law here. The male quar-
tet rendered in perfect harmony with
the surroundings 'Crossing the Bar
Abide With Me- and Lead Kindly
Light There was a long procession
out to the quiet of Hardwood where
the last words We're said and the tired
body laid to rest.
The suggestion has already been
made that a fitting tribute of the city
10 the memory of the late DR.. Clark
would be paid in erecting a permanent
fountain at the corner of Broad street
and Fourth avenue at the northwest
corner of the public park. This would
be in keeping with MS constant plans
and labors for the Improvement of the
city and the care for the health of its
Inhabitants, and far better than cost
ly monument for mere show. 1t is
thought and suggested that the cost
can easily be betrayed by a general
free will Offering. preferably in small
sums from most of the people. 1t seems
quite probable that this plan will meet
with general approval and crystalline
into action speedily
Ralph Sherman of Chester town.
ship, has made the announcement of
his candidacy for the office of state
representative. 1t is authoritatively
stated that Hon. George Grier, the
present incumbent of that office will
not be a candidate for reelection.
Capt. S. W. Dalton Of the Sixteenth
United States infantry, gave a most
searching inspection of the dress, ac-
couterments and drill of Company K
on Thursday evening al the armory
The men We're in heavy marching cos
tune and were kept at work on the
floor for we'll towards two hours. In
that time not only men but officers
were pretty thoroughly inspected as in
turn captain, lieutenants, sergeants and
senior corporal had 10 show their eff
fciency in handling and marching the
company.
Charles Wilson has been elected to
the position of city engineer of Perry.
iowa. Tie Is now IN iowa college, III
this city taking special work. Last fall
he worked on the bitulithic paving
here and demonstrated his knowledge
and skill in that line.
Simpson College is to send its team /
TO Grinnell to play on the afternoon of |
Feb. % The game will be called at |
8 O'Clock.
DR.. n. c. Morse, of Eldora, was here I
vest ardav ~ attend tho funeral of h lie
lifelong friend, DR.. E. w Clark. Dur
ing his active practice here DR. Clark I
was often called TO perform critical
operations in the Eldora hospital
Mrs. 8 NJ Hahne and her daughter /
Marie, whose home is in Schaller, /
Iowa, but who are here while the
daughter pursues her college course, !
are spending a few days in visiting at |
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