Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-10
Northern I01ua Items

once killed and sent to the state uni
Nersity experts by DR.. Mullarky. Then
their report came back that the cat was
afflicted with rabies at the time OF its
death. the child was at once rushed to
the university for treatment. There Ia
no doubt that the Pasteur treatment
will prevent the development Of by
drophobia in the child and save its life.
Many farmers are finding to their
surprise that their corn in the crib is
spelling. and lot of bad corn is be-
ing marketed. resulting in drop in
price for much ofs,ti,e sales. The corn
was cri6bcd In good shape. button &C.
count of the many driving srow~storms
the snow drifted over ard thru much
Of the corny> and when warm Weather
arrived II heated and spoiled. There is a
wide range OF the price, the local Of
ferings being from So to IS cents. The
farmers Who picked their seed corn
early and kept it in dry place, are
reporting good. results from their ger
animation tests.
Fort Dodge.
a fire of unknown origin so far de-
stroyed the Nydegger bakery, near the
W ahkonsa hotel, that the shop will be
closed. The fire totally destroyed the
baking department Of the building and
did but little damage to the front part.
Because Of the completion Of the new
bakery near Twelfth street and Cen
trail avenue Mr.. Nydegger will close the
old one Following hard upon Mrs.
Bartlett Cranes address the fire is be-
ing remarked upon. Mrs. Crane rec
commended that this bakeshop should
be closed because Of unsanitary con-
ditions. She complimented Mr.. Nydeg-
gers new bakery highly.
Waterloo.
The beautiful new Grace NJ E.
church building is rapidly nearing COM
pletion, and the dedication will take
place. Sunday. June 80. with Bishop
William F. Mcdowell in attendance.
Details Of the dedication program are
rapidly being arranged by the pastor,
DIR. Eugene D. Hull. 1t Is expected
that the other Methodist churches in
the city will omit services during the
day, 50 that all the members may visit
the large new church and enjoy the
special programs. The edifice Is at the
head Of Fifth street east. DIR. Hull
states that it will be necessary to raise
$4,000 or $4,000 before the building is
dedicated. as it Is desired that the
building will be free from debt before
the solemn rites are conferred.
EARLY.
Sixty men took part Saturday In
Earlys annual squirrel hunt day Thir-
ty men on a side hunted the surround
ing country in search Of the little pests.
The. side captained by John Waters
won over Capt W. c. Foote by q score
of s,105 points to 1871. Striped SPUR
rels counted points. grey squirrels
10. and pocket gophers Is. All contest
ants sat down In the evening to a BAN
quet served at the Early hotel and
provided for by the losers. Over $500
ground squirrels were brought in and
when hauled out to be buried filled a
single bed in q wagon box. This hunt
is Of the greatest value to the farm
ers, as these squirrels are very de-
structive to the corn crop The hunt
also makes an interesting days outing
for Early business men.
Sioux City.
Sioux City school children probably
will be given some pointers on the best
manner OF preventing Tires when the
state fire insurance commission visits
the city. May FL. Members Of tho COM
mission have applied to the school
board for permission to address the
school children on this important Ques-
ton. The insurance men regard this
as an important question, because Of
the many fires in Sioux City during
the last few months. They wish to
teach the children the danger Of play
ing with matches. throwing paper in
corners and behind radiators and to
impress upon them the value Of keep
ing everything in . sanitary condition.
The board will consider the request at
Mondays night meeting. Altho It 10
customary for the board to turn down
requests, 1t 10 thought an exception will
be made In this instance.