Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-16
GrinnelI and Vicinity.

Special 10 Times-Republican.
Grinnell. Dec 16.-Albert MehHn,
whose residence has been at 132o
Fourth avenue, this city, died at New"
burg yesterday. He had stroke OF
apoplexy on Tuesday afternoon from
which he never rallied. His body was
brought to the home here and the fuh-
eral viii proba bly, be on Sunday AFTER
noon. Mr.. Mehlin was about SO years
of age and one Of the old residents OF
this vicinity. He was conducting
store which he had recently bought at
Newburg. He leaves wife and several
grown children.
r. A Barr, who has been in poor
health for some time past. Is IN the
! city hospital and may be obliged TO UNI
dergo a surgical operation for RELIEF
! from a serious trouble that has become
! chronic.
| George Craig, who was arrested
I few days ago charged with keeping
nuisance in mis- barber shop on Com
ulercial street by the keeping and sale
of liquors contrary 70 law, had his pre-
limina-y hearing before the superior
court and was bound over 20 the grand
| jury under bail which he was able to
furnish and he is now at liberty.
| At the annual meeting Of the Baptists
| Of this city and vicinity yesterday at
| the church a bountiful dinner was
I served reports were heard from all
! committees and sub divisions Of the
| working force and the following Off
| GERS were chosen Tor the coming year
| Trustees. F. P Marvin, o. ]. Worcester,
]. y. Hartsen, and c. O.. Parmley;
| clerk, Miss Josephine Parnenter;
treasurer. A. c. Norris; Sunday school
superintendent. A. L. Kicker; Sunday
| school clerk. Harry Green. Pastor and
people are united and the work Of the
church is reported as prospecting.
A. l. Fowler. who has done black
| smithing in his shop on Fourth avenue
for several years past, has sold all his
| interest 70 Jesse kingsland and will
move 10 Musca,ine county. where he
has bought shop and will continue
| 70 work at his trade His residence
properly here on West street he has
SOLD 10 Joshua Cole.
Next Monday Is the date set by
Judge Lyman of the superior court for
The hearing OF the charge against P
Kirkpatrick. OF this city, for unla wfully
selling liquor.
Thomas Foster. one Of the early set
tiers of Chester township, five miles
rorth Of this city, plans to spend the
rest of the winter with his son IT
Carlsbad y. NJ. and will start on the
journey early next week.
Various forms of sore throat and ar
occasional case of diphtheria are now
prevalent here and close watch is be-
ing kept that there may be no cpl
demic. Roger. the youngest son Of
Thomas Phipps of this city. is Just now
down with diphtheria and his case is
somewhat critical. w. A. Rhoadarme,
mas been suffering from tonsilitis and
ias undergone the operation Of having
he tonsils removed. And Collin Mar
tin has been confined to the house for E
week by illness.
, G. w. Cowden is spending some time
. at the home Of his brother. J. D. Cow.
den, near Adair. and visiting the man,
re latives and friends about his boy.
hood home.
Charles Steelhammer. who has beer
Cor some time engaged in helping t
erect the large Spaulding manufactur
: ing building. has been taken i'll ant
forced to leave the job and go to hi
home in Davenport.
Prof. and Mrs. Samuel Williams wer
called here from their home in Oberlir
| Ohio, by the fatal stroke Of apoplex
. | that came to Mr.. Albert Mehlin. Mrs
D Williams being a daughter Of the de
3 ceased. Albert Mehlin, Jr, OF De
] Noines, is also here from the sam
, cause.
Don Handy, son of Rev. and Mr.!
: Elias Handy, OF this city. has com
from Longmont Colo, where he ia
: been working in a creamery, to Wis
for a short time at the parental hom
after which he goes to Mancheste
Iowa, to take UP work Of the same ma
ltufe.