Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-28
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Preparations are already being made
for holding the ninety third annivers-
airy of Oddfellowships here on April 26.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges
have all their different committees ap-
pointed and they are at work formu-
lating plans that will make that day
a very pleasant and entertaining one
for the visiting lodges.
Cedar Falls.
On st. Patrick's day "in the morn
ing" If he lives, Patrick Corbly will
celebrate the one hundredth anntvers-
airy Of his birth. He makes his home
with his daughter. Mrs. Christensen,
planning to make the day memorable
one. The neighbors will Join in the
observance. Mr.. Corbly was born In
Ireland.
Webster City.
with spirited Bidding ard large
crowd of farmers in ate ldance, ih'.
nub!lc sale held at the John Ely farm
proved to he a record breaker. 1E less
thar three hours. Auctione er Marvel
had succeeded in selling nearly $4,000
worth of produce under the hammer.
The sale started at 1880 o'clock and
came to an end shortly afte: 3. There
* ere many cattle sold. and most OF
these brought top-notch prices, All
ether articles SOL. in prop) ton.
Cedar Falls.
Fire broke out in the Juhl black
smith shop Saturday evening and for
time there was prospect of de-
structive fire. The building Is near
the business district on West Second
street, across from the Lindell hotel.
The fire company made a quick re-
Spouse and had the fire under control
before any very great damage resulted.
probably $500 will meet the loss. The
fire was caused by the water from
melting snow running into a motor
which caused a short circuit.
Scranton.
The annual meeting Of the Farmers
Elevator Company of Scranton. just
held, revealed the fact that the last
year has been a prosperous one Tor
the stockholders Of the institution and
that in every respect the conduct OF
business Is satisfactory. This report
of the secretary showed sales of grain
and merchandise during the year OF
an aggregate value Of $l75.0o0 and that
& profit had been made on this volume
of business Of 81, 500. Ans per cent divi-
dend was declared and. paid. The old
officers whose terms expired with this
meeting were re-elected.
Webster City.
OFFICIALS of the Hamilton County
Short Course Association. are feeling
very much elated over the financial
outcome Of the recent and first short
course session held In this city. FOL
lowing a complete accounting OF all
accounts the auditors report shows
that there is a few dollars over 5000
balance. It was anticipated that the
remaining balance would aggregate
about 5000, but the final report shows
even better than this. With this
amount on hand there should be nc
hesitation in looking forward to great
short course for 1912.
Ryan.
Numerous anonymous and SANDER
GUS letters have been sent thru the
postoffice Of this place during the past
few months. It is reported that the
last Of these letters was sent thru the
office here recently by q young wom-
an who is evidently not aware Of the
ter has been referred to the depart
ment and the anonymous and Sian
derous letter has been turned over tc
the United States marshal for further
investigation. The penalty for an Of
Tense Of this character amounts to q
fine of $4,000 or imprisonment 81 :As
federal penitentiary for q period Of I've
| years, or both. W. -.
!. es..s H.
Sioux City.
Burrs received when an alcoho
heater exploded Saturday afternoon re
f, suited in the death Of 2-year-old Eisi,
Wagner. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A
Wagner. In the German Lutheran hos
pital Sunday forenoon. Meta Wagner
the baby's cousin. who vas attempting
to fill the stove at the time 1t exploded
is recovering from burns which sh.
! sustained. The baby had been LEFT Il
the care Of the older girl satpraal
afternoon by Mrs. wagner. who wen
! cut FOR walk. Mrs. wagner had be,