The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-04-11

of the city between the Burlington
and NJ. 4 st. l.. tracks and south of
High avenue to Third avenue will be
like a new place and will not be re-
cOgniZed by "Old timers" who knew
the place In the old conditions. First
on High avenue Is the new brick
passenger station of the Burlington,
with the old frame structure moved
back. Next west will be the large
building of the Spencer branch of the
Western Grocer company and south
of the old freight depot is a whole
square block OF properties elevated to
the level of the tracks.
Progress has been noted during
the week on the new municipal build
ing on South Market street, and the
walls are rapidly approaching the
cOrnice line. The fire department
station has become a three-stOry
structure and the fire alarm tower has
been hidden from view.
Mrs. l.. +. Smith is making extern
Siye installations of apparatus at the
work station of the OskalOOsa Dress
Club on South First street.
Finishing lumber of birch and red
wood arrived during the week and
forthwith large force of wOrkmen
went into the new Beadle building 10
complete the third story for the
apartments of the OskalOOsa Pythians.
Maple floor is also on hand, a car
load or more of ii for both first,
second and third floor apartments and
ways and base boards are being
treated with a paneled effect of Cali
fornia red wood, mahogany finish.
Part of the painting of the Pythian
quarters have been completed. The
apartments will soon be ready To turn
over to the lodge.
The Gibbs property, No. 40 High
avenue East, is undergoing some
what extensive improvements and
repairs. The weather boarding is be-
ing renailed, porches repaired and
other maintenance work accomplish.
ed. The building is to have new
decorations and numerous interior
changes.
Henry A. Stallment, No. 1914 A ave.
nue. East, is rebuilding and enlarging
his residence and when completed he
will nave practically new home for
the greater part will be rebuilt. A
full second story is being added to
the building and numerous convenien-
ces added. With paint and interior
fnishings the place viii be equal to
a new house. t....
Sherman England and the Union
Steam Laundry are making additions
and alterations at the England build
ing, No. 10 South Market street for
the benefit of the laundry. .a....
The new Burlington station Is COM
pleted and is awaiting formal accep.
lance by the agents of the company.
An immense maple tree has been
removed from the front of the site. of
the new Christian Science church OH
High avenue East, and other prepare
tons are being made for building.
This will be one of the notable i'm
provements of the year. o.. 3D.
FRANK 4. LOHanu, 4lS FIRST avenue
East, is making some notable better
ments TO his home, the Colonel Lof-
land house. that will make a change
in appearance both inside and out.
Several of the windows are being
changed and French windows and
easements with new window seats
installed. These and numerous other
alterations will add much to the ap-
pearance of the property.
Marion CruZen has been making
repairs and Improvement to the pro
perry located at No. 407 c avenue
East, occupied by r. t. Peuders. A
new roof is being put on the property
and other betterments win be made,
Repairs were completed during the
week TO the Huber e. Kalbach, build
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