Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-03
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TWENTY
FIVE YEARS AGO IN MARsHALLTOWN

usual rest which humanity seeks on
Sunday was largely denied it. The
| mercury kept climbing until it reached
100 in the shade, and every one who
could stripped to the bones in quest
OF relief. The heat had whitening
effect on vegetation, and altho a strong
south wind blew nearly all day, it did
little to mitigate the oppressiveness of
the heat"
The fishing party that has been
camping near Albion and making life
burdensome for the festive bullhead,
I returned last night loaded with fish
and glory. They did not venture near
the classic precincts of Albion after 10
o'clock. They were Sam Sullivan, H.
l.. Votaw, J. S. Hixson, James Cam
mack. j. NJ. Whitaker, and T. "A.
Brown. Harry East Ben Rhoades, and
NJ NJ. Choate called on the party yes
terday."
The 10-months- old infant Of Henry
Hulsey died of consump ton. Mrs.
Hulsey died the preceding February of
the same disease.
Tuesday, July 8, 1890.
"A delightful change Of temperature
came with the rain this morning, and
the moisture it brought was very time
ly, saving much vegetation from the
biightins effect of the sun
Mayor Ames took a census of or
iginal package houses in Marshall
town Yesterday thru the police force,
and as nearly as he could get at it.
there are twenty-five. That does not
include all the places where liquor is
sold''
"All reports indicate that Marshall
county crops Of corn, oats, and hay will
be large and fine this season. The
implement dealers, who are just now
in busy period of their work, say
the crops will he good. more than an
ordinary yield. The oats crop will be
as good as any harvested for years.
Corn has been fairly jumping OUT OF
the ground for the past two weeks,
and the rain of this morning, if it was
general in the county, did a vast
amount of good. The hay crop is also
excellent There is but a small acre !
age Of wheat, but the yield will be fair |
The potato crop promises well, but /
would be improved by more rain.'
Wednesday, July 9, 1890.
Just lovely
isn't it nice day."
Iowa as a summer resort"
Only 10 in the shade at L.
Thursday, July 10, 1890.
James Cammack is preparing to /
build a handsome residence on North 4
First street. The plans are all out and !;
the work of excavating for the cellar
begun"
There was general search for II
more covers last night among the
peaceful slunlberers of Marshalltown.
The atmosphere was suggestive of
mountain air and ocean breezes.
The Marshalltown Fishing Club
have ordered silver fish hook, from
which is suspended six bangles, to be
given to the lady who shall catch the
largest and greatest amount Of fish on
the occasion of the annual outing for
the next five years, each bangle repre-
senting a year, with the lady's name
engraved on it, and the year she was n
entitled to wear it Miss Mollie ALI
son will wear the emblem for the en-
suing year, having landed several fine
specimens Of the speckled beauties
and is entitled to that honor by reason
Of her signal success in this direction.
DR.. w. B. Kibbey donated the SOU
venir." E
THE City Bank. one Of the oldest II
and most substantial institutions Of
Marshalltown. takes on new life today II
as the CITY National Bank. its charter
for this purpose having been received
1t commences business as a national
bank. with 2 capital of 100000. and II
along It's stockholders and d. II
rectors some of the solid citizens of
the city and county. It's officiary s as n
follows: James L. Williams president;
G. F. Capron, vice president; D. T. II
Denmead, cashier: George K. Kinney,
assistant cashier. Directors, James
L. Williams, G. F. Capron. George K.
c. c.. Gilman, DIT. Denmead.
The old City Bank was started in 1870, n
and since 1873 Mr.. j. L. Williams has
been its recognized head. Its business
has grown with the development of the 4
city, and its course has been one Of 1
constant success. Now it offers new
Of reliability to patrons, l
and with its 100000 capital all paid in
and the old and well tried officers at
the helm. it will doubtless meet with |
still greater success