Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-04
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TWENTY
FIVE YEARS AGO IN MARSHALLTOWN

like a green hand trying to put on =
small pillow case over big feather
pillow--it wouldn't work. and after
straining for some time Shove took
good look at II. All at once 1t dawned
ON him that thing was made for one
Of the gentler sex. He paused. ne
flushed red. He placed his finger on
his dome Of thought and meditated,
Let me see, where have been? II
can't be possible No! Certainly not
cleaned out my grip before went
home; I always do that. OH, And
a deep long drawn sigh OF relief burst
like a swelled can Of corn from his
bosom as he shrieked with Joy. It's
my wife's. It's my wife's, and. pinning
it around his neck IKE bib. so It
hung something like a Mason's apron,
he crawled into bed and slept the sleep
Of the innocent"
General Manager Ackert. Of the
Central. gave dinner party Saturday
evening from $3.50 to 1880 that In
point Of taste and elegance. surpassed
anything ever attempted in this city
The ladies all appeared in full evening
costume. and were especially pretty.
The rooms of the spacious home were
adorned with flowers. and all OF the
surroundings were in consonance. IT
was an enjoyable and elegant affair"
Frank, the little son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Kirk, died at the family home
at Bangor.
Tuesday, Juno 7, 1892.
The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany did the largest business in this
city yesterday in its history. The oc-
casion was the convention In Mime
apolis. When the Associated Press re-
port was finished In the afternoon over
100 messages were received from Chi
cago and fully that number are still on
file in the office. The operators were
simply deluged with messages"
Wednesday, June 8. 1892.
Manager Ruth. of the tank line
company, has purchased a magnificent
pair Of large bay horses for his oil
wagon. The horses are fun brothers.
their combined weight being $500
pounds, and were raised by Fred
Brandt, Of State Center
At the home of the brides parents
Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Woodruff 2o7
North Second street, Rev. j. H. Hen
derson united in marriage Miss Jessie
D. Woodruff and Bert Parr. Mrs.
Maude Lynn played the wedding
march THE bride was dressed in a
beautiful pearl gray Henrietta, en-
traine and wore corsage bouquet OF
bridal roses. and was especially pretty
in her becoming costume. The groom
was dressed iii black. Hearty con-
gratulations followed after which a
bountiful wedding supper, prepared for
the occasion, was partaken Of. The
presents were simply elegant and at
tested the esteem In which they are
held. They left this morning for a
weeks visit at Lamoille with Mr.. and
Mrs. f. D. Halliday, and then return
and begin housekeeping at the corner
Of State and sixth streets. their house
being already furnished. The bride Is
an accomplished musician and a low
able girl, and has hosts Of friends who
wish her much happiness. The groom
Is In the employ OF the Marshall Print
ing Company and Is to be congratu-
lated on securing such 4 prize for a
wife,"
MRS. Elizabeth Rails Butler aged 81,
died Of heart failure at her home. two
miles west Of Liacomb.
Thursday, June 8, 1892.
Clarence Mason, who for five years
was member OF the regular army. Is
now drilling Company NJ" Of this city.
and the boys are becoming Very prof.
cient. w. w. Woods ,s captain Of the
company, Ben Rhodes first lieutenant,
and Curtis Rodgers second lieutenant.
The. boys expect to attend the opening
OF the Columbian exposition and will
rank second to none.