Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-20
Southern Io1va Items

existed Health Officer Eversmeyer re-
ported, however, that to judge from
present conditions, d ray of sunlight
had not trineklef cinto the chamber
since the building was constructed,
some generations go, but the real con-
dition was not realized until City At
torney Thompson declared that if he
had horse he would be ashamed to
stable it there fora single day. The
board has decided to improve the room.
however.
Newton. "a
Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson, who makes
her nome in this city with her son,
George Simpson, lis one OF" the very
few living Iho saw Halley's comet
seventy-f1ve years ago. She is now
81 years old so was then a little cir, l.
years of age living in Putnam county,
ohio Mrs. Simpson got up to see the
comet one morning recently and says
that the one seventy-five years ago
seemed much nearer than this one. II
lighted up the whole sky.
Fl. Madison. -
On account of the raise in the
stage Of the Mississippi to result
from the Reconsideration dam, the
Santa F'e decided to raise the track
at Fort Madison to the extent of
about eighteen ipches. Work to that
effect is in progress under the super
vision of Roadmaster F. w. Smart For
a distance of several blocks gravel was
dumped along the roadbed. A gang of
about twenty-five workmen are busy on
the job.
Council Bluffs,
The comet was seen here Wednesday
morning in all its splendor. The
rose about 3 o'clock and
could be seen with the naked eye for
over half an hour. Venus could not
be seen until four or five minutes after
the disappearance of the comet owing
TO their relative positions in the solar
system at this time. The tail of the
comet could be plainly seen from all
parts Of the city, reaching clear across
The heavens from the extreme eastern
horizon to the extreme western.
keokuk.
Standing on the roof of his residence
at about o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, T. r. II. Rollins saw the comet
sweep across the heavens as it chang
ed from the northeast to the west. 1t
say Mr. Rollins say the tail of the
comet, as the comet itself was not
observable amid the brilliant light
which marked its flight. The appear
ance was that of a train OF fire as
broad as Main street, which crossed
athwart the milky way. 1t was an i'm
posing spectacle and one never to be
forgotten.
Oskaloosa.
Some person or persons with intent
to lnJure property or desiring to an
noy the organized labor societies. COM
mitted an objectionable offense at the
Federation hall Monday night Liquid
tar was poured over the steps at the
east side of the Turner building, giving
entrance to the Trades Assembly or
Federation hall. The material was
thickly over tIaes. tar railing,
against the side of the building, on the
stair landing and the door, as tho the
party or parties doing the deed sought
to prevent entrance TO the building
me matter was reported to the police
and an investigation is in progress.
Reasnor.
Ii the plans of Rev. II. C. Millice are
successfully carried out the town Of
Reasoner will soon experience a great
religious awakening Rev. Mr. Millice,
who is pastor of the Methodist church,
mas ordered big tabernacle to be
erected in Reasnor for the accommola-
ton of an eleven-day revival that will
start June and continue until the
18th. Three preachers have been Sc
cured to assist in the series Of meet
1ngs These men are experienced evan
geHstlc workers. This IL the nrst ef-
fort that has been made to hold a tab
ernacle camp meeting at sReasner for
some time, and its success will be-
watched with considerable interest,"
The ministers who Will help Rsy. Mr..
Mfllice are Rev.aE. s. Dunham Of Del
aware. o.; Rlv, L. II. Baker OF Berke-
ley, Cal. and Rev. C. l. Stafford, dis
trtct superintendent, Of 0finnell.