Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-20
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Grinnell. Dec. 2o.-After q period
business In the hardware line In Grin
intention Of retiring from active busi-
ness life, at least in this locality. One
reason for this move on his part 10 thel
lack Of. health OF Mrs. Miles and the
desire to give her the benefit Of the
climate Of southern California which
has already in stay q some months
there proved to be of especial value to
her as well as to Mr.. Miles himself: Mr..
Miles owns the large building ON Broad
street where he has done business for
many years. He also has fine farm
adjacent to the Iowa Central railroad.
one mile north of this city. He Is pres
ident Of the Grinnell Savings Bank and
has been connected with the prominent
movemets that have made for the I'M
provement Of Grinnell and there are
many Of her citizens that will regret
the departure Of the family.
On Monday eevning Of this week, at =
regular business meeting OF Company
K at the armory, an election was held
to fill the vacancy in the office OF hfst
lieutenant, made vacant by the resigna-
ton of Ralph Wiltamuth, and Edwin
Bump was the successful candidate.
The newly elected officer Is Well
trained militiaman and the election Is
said to be very satisfactory to all
parties concerned.
It is publicly announced that there
will be some important improvements
on West street in the near future I'D
connection with the present feed sheds
owned by H. w. Spaulding. The plans
are to cover over the entire space now
occupied by the feed sheds and yaro
with roof resting upon two-story
building with an electric elevator lor
the lifting of hay. grain and other heavy
articles to the upper story. storage
for buggies and paint room Tor the
refitting will be arranged In the upper
story. It is understood that the feed
shed will still be operated and PROB
ably upon larger scale.
DR.. and Mrs E. B. Wiley are expect
ing the arrival of their daughter and
her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A..
Darieux, on Saturday OF this week,
from Warrensburg. Mo-. where MI.
Darieux is one Of the teaching facul-
ty of the Missouri State Normal
School.
Rev. and Mrs. H. w. futile had the
pleasure OF an over-Sunday visit from
Mr.. Louis Howe OF Indianapolis, Ind.
Zeke Won Draska is again able to
get around slowly and with care after
some time Of confinement at home be-
cause of blood poisoning in his foot.
DR.. and Mrs. March Green are en-
loving a visit from Miss Annie NC
Donald. Of Seattle. Wash. niece OF
Mrs. Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. Warburton are
expecting visit for the holidays from
their daughter and her husband, MT.
and Mrs. Ralph West. who will come
from their home in Omaha the latter
part Of this week.
The new manager for the Grinnell
Washing Machine Company. Mr.. w. .
Dodge, has come from his home IN
| Harvard, ILL.,. and taken charge OF the
work here. He Is said to be man OF
ability and experience and the com
pany and the community look con
fdently for a further expansion Of what
has already become a profitable manu-
featuring enterprise for this city.
Mr.. ]. r. Green started yesterday foI
Lexington. Neb, where he plans tc
spend the holidays at the home OF his
| daughter, Mrs. w. A. Rhoadarmer.
| The closing committee Of the Com.
mercial Club make the announcement
that all business houses will be closed
all day Christmas.
After several months treatment FOL
a nervous breakdown, Miss Isabelle
Parker, Of Grinnell, was committed te
the state hospital at Clarinda Dec. 16