Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-31
Friday, Aug. I, 1890.

ElSHty al L y. III. 4
1--WE are in the August presence OF
the eighth month";
IN. ". Couchman entertained a large
company Of friends last evening at MS
home on West Church street at pro-
gressive cinch. Will is noted TOR ms
hospitality, and his friends were
royalty entertained last night. Refresh
ments We're served at the close or the
game. Those present were A. B. Cox,
E. L. Dickey, c. C. ST. Clair, George
Gish, b. G. Falls, r. A. Dugan j. e.
Dunn, c. j. Lander, D. T. Denmead'
George X. Kinney F. l.. Williams, R.
Reed, George Powers, A. A. Moore,
Byron Webster, Phin Balch, Charles
Hull, Charles Click, w. B. Hawkins,
G. D. Frink, H. P. Densel, and l.. G.
Abbott
"Montour item in Toledo Chronicle:
b. A. Morgan, proprietor Of the Palace
drug store, Marshalltown, and party.
passed thru town Tuesday on their
way to dine with the .Musquakies.
Sunday, Aug. 2, 1890.
Ninety at i O'Clock"
NO rain, no rest"
"Hows your brethren n cistern
standing the drought
MIR. j. H. Drummer has sold his cele-
brated Irish setter dog, Red cloud, 10
Mr.. Snowden, of Nevada. Red Cloud
is undoubtedly the finest specimen OF
Irish setter in the state. He has peen
entered four times in shows with
strong competition, especially the hrst
time, when he was shown in st. Louis,
and took tha-frst premium Wherever
shown. Mr.. Drummer feels sorry 10
part with him but under the present
law he would rather sell him than con-
fine him to chain or muzzle.
Mr.. ]. p. Dotson went to Eldora tnls
morning to settle matters pertaining 10
the building of his handsome new resi-
dence, which is nearly completed.
"The announcement that Company u
would appear in the court house lawn
last evening in full dress uniform Tor
drill brought out a large crowc OK
friends and admirers Of the boys to
witness them go thru the manual OF
arms. They made fine aud impos-
ing appearance, and were accorded
round after round of applause for their
proficiency. But surprise and a rich
treat were in store for the company
at the conclusion of the drill. captain
r., j. Woollett marched them down
Third avenue and halted them in front
of his residence which was beautifully
decorated with bunting and Chinese
lanterns, gave the order to hale ana
stack arms, after which he invited
them in. The sight which met their
gaze was sufficient to have tickled the
palate of king. 1t dawned upon the
boys that reception and surprise was
to be rendered them by their captain
and his estimable wife. and to sa" that
they were pleased does not half ex-
press IL. Tho tables were loaded with
all the substantials and delicacies OF
the season. and were partaken OF with
a relish that would admit Of no Other
construction than that the quality was
all that could be wished for by the
various epicures. After the viands had
disappeared somewhat the boys
thanked Mr. and Mrs. Woollett for the
manner in which they had been en-
tertained, to which Mr.. Woollett re-
sponded in happy vein. Mrs. Wool
lett was assisted by Misses Addie
Parker, Eta Treadwell, and Rita
Hamilton which is proof positive that
the BOYS were we'll cared for. Among
those present were j. G.. Gillespie, OF
Nevada; J. C. Bullock. and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. f. Treadwell. It was merry
gathering and thoroughly enjoyed
by ALL
The democratic county convention
met in the court house with an at
tendance Of about fifty. G. F. Kirby
was selected as temporary chairman,
and NJ. II. Haviland as secretary. Later
the temporary officers were made
permanent. The county ticket iloHii
mated Included the following: Clerk
L. W. Seager, Of Gilman: recorder
Joseph Lander, Marshalltown: super
visor, J. NJ. Gilchrist, Marshalltown;
county attorney, T. F. Bradford, Mar
shalltown. :.
n. Barnard. father Of Mrs. W. H
VOORHEES,, Mrs. Frank Landon, Mrs
B. T. VOORHEES,, died at his home IL
Cambridge.
"The Christian Endeavor Of the
Baptist church went out to the home
Of Miss Kate Price last evening, two
miles south of the city to attend lawr
sociable. Ice cream cake, lemonade
and other edibles We're in abundance
and social games Of various kind!
served to pass a very pleasant eve
ming"
Sunday, Aug. 3, 1890.
"The 7-year-old son OF, Mrs. Lydia
Dewitt, II North First avenue. died
dropsy. He had been sick sine
THANKSGIVING"
At a meeting Of Marshall Division
No. 146, B. of L. E., Robert Holt wa
elected chief engineer; Frank Miller
first assistant; Ike Barnhill. secon'
assistant; William Strouse. third as
|sistant; Robert McMains, secretary
Myles Kelleher, treasurer; Charie
McMains, chaplain; Charles Anderson
guide, and John NJ. Speer, delegate.
Monday, Aug. 4, 1890.
"The rain of last night was I'm
one, but not as much as is needed
Stu, half loaf is better than no drin
!, at ALL"
"Miss Mabel Garfield entertained
number of friends Saturday afternoo