Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TWENTY
FIVE YEARS AGO IN MARSHALLTOWN

/, Messrs. Morrie Lawrence, Dick Kib-
hey, Beckford Kibbey, Fred Gilchrist
Jay Johnston, Frank Baker, John Utz
Ray Doolittle, Joe Britain, Dean Pal
mer, Sam Knisely."
Mrs. Lucy A. Shove, wife OF Henry
w. Shove, died at noon Of complica-
tons following the birth Of a daughter
ON Feb. 10. Mrs. Shove was native
Of Appleton, Wis, and was married -
Mr.. Shove in 1883. She was survived
by her husband and four small chill
dren.
Sunday, Feb. Fl, 1892.
President H. l.. Stetson, Of Des
Moines College, and President Aber-
nathy. of Usage Seminary, spent the
day in the city. speaking at both SER
vices in the Baptist church. In the
afternoon both addressed the Y. NJ.
G. A.
Monday, Feb. 22, 1892.
The infant Of Mr.. and Mrs j. F.
Atkinson died at the family home.
Miss Carrie Anderson entertained
in her most delightful manner a small
company Of lady friends Saturday aft
ernoon at tea. The viands were de-
licious and the afternoon pleasantly
spent"
Ed Powell, living east of town. re-
ported the presence of two large
wolves near his place, and w. H. H.
Bowen and e. A. Tuffree started out
| eight hounds to capture them. The
chase Of one of the wolves began east
OF the Powell home, continued for two
miles north and one mile west, to near
the Green Mountain neighborhood, and
then back towards the river. The dogs
gained on the wolf when the animals
| reached the middle of the river. which
was partially cover with ice. A bitter
fight was waged on the ice and in the
cold water until the wolf was driven
from the water and shot.
"Washington's birthday was appro-
priately observed in the city schools
today, souvenirs being presented Wis
itors, and exercises appropriate to the
occasion being held"
Tuesday, Feb. %, 1892.
Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, of inter-
national fame as preacher, delivered
q lecture on Our Big Blunders" be-
fore large audience at the Odeon.
The ladies' aid societies of the Presby-
terian and Congregational churches
were responsible for DIR. Talmage's
appearance but did not realize any
great sum from the fact that the total
receipts were $3.50, out Of which $500
was paid the lecturer. Rent for the
theater, advertising. and other ex-
penses had to be paid out Of the re-
manning $3.50. The members Of the So
cieties, however, felt recompensed for
their efforts in the fact that they were
able to present world-renowned
speaker.
Wednesday, Feb. "a, 1892.
Frank Anderson has been shaving
his customers free today. A ten-pound
girl came to their home this morning
TO reside with them"
Mrs. l.. C. Shove will remain here
permanently and take care of her sons
four little children. When her eldest
son was the same age of Ida Shove
Mrs Shove's husband died, leaving hen
with four children, which she brought
up to be useful members Of society.
Now she again takes up the work, and
ali wish her success
Bruce. the 3-year- old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Mitchell, three miles
northeast of town, died Of stomach
trouble. Burial took place the follow
ing day in the Albion cemetery.
Mrs. Minnie Richeson, wife Of w.
D. Richesen, Gil East Nevada street.
'died at the family home. She was
survived by her husband and four
small children. Mrs. Richeson was
born Minnie II. Booth, Jan. 20. 1862,
and became the wife of Mr. Richeson
Nov. %. 1879. Burial took place the
following Friday at Rhodes