Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
Thursday, Feb, 10, 1899.

"There IL some talk Of bringing on
G. J. Lander for councilman from thu
First ward and A A. Moore and D. 7
Denmead from the Fourth"
"A number Of young ladies met q
the home OF Miss Judith Cornell, III
South Third street, and organized TIN
w. "A. N. The exact meaning Of these
talismanic letters will probably remair
q secret, as that u the nature Of tht
order, the initiatory ceremonies ot
which are supposed to be simply ter.
ribls. which VIII probably deter many
from joining. After the ceremonies
games were INDUCED in, the honors
being awarded to those who ate the
most supper. an elegant one having
been provided. The names OF the win
ners are withheld out Of respect FOL
their families. Those present were the
Misses Myr1 Mead, Edith Long, Nellie
Shelter, Marie Evans. Anna Burroughs
Ida Winters. Mamie Watson. Winnie
Cousins. Lixxie Jordan, Edna Htxson,
and Winnie F1eher."
George Patton. aged -. t31 Ncett
First street, died at the homo Of his
daughter, Mira. E s. Burroughs. neal
Albion. Mr.. Patton's death was due tc
stroke OF paraiysn which he SUI
fered the Tuesday preceding. He hac
been a resident Of the county thirty
five years, and when he first came
here purchased the D. NJ. Moningel
farm at Moninger's Station. Later he
sold 1t and bought the Dawson farm
north Of Albion. Mr.. Patton had lived
in this city two years. Besides his
widow he was survived by six chill
dren, Ulery l.. Patton, OF Manning;
Thomas Patton, Of Liscomb; George
Patton, Jr. and Miss Anna Patton Of
this city; Mrs. Joseph Johnson, Of Chi
cago, and Mrs. Burroughs.
Ellis Bailey, living short distance
southeast of the city, and Miss May
Mead, Of this city, were united in
marriage by Rev. E. W. Bowers,
Friday, Feb. 10, 1892.
Miss Ella Lusby was visitor al
the sanctum of the Times Republican
editors yesterday afternoon. and ex-
pressed great surprise at the neat and
tidy condition in which their rooms
are kept.
Saturday, Feb: 20, 1892.
"Mrs. w. c. Mcconnell, for six years
local advertising solicitor for the
Times Republican, has purchased a
half interest In the real estate business
Of George .. Brown, and will sever
his connection with this paper. During
the six years Of his labors in this Of
flee, he has handled a great amount OF
advertising and many thousands of
dollars, and has rendered full and sat
isfactory account for every cent. We
believe that our patrons, with whom
his relations have been intimate, will
unite with US in praise of his gentle
manly qualities, his energy and his
faithfulnesS TO join interests. Messrs.
Brown mad Mcconnell will make a real
estate team OF rapid gait, and generai
get there proclivities."
Miss Halle Burnell entertained a
company of friends last evening at her
home. 10 South Third avenue. in a
delightful manner. The rooms were
tastefuIly decorated with flowers and
plants, and presented a handsome ap-
pearance. A dainty supper was served
in the dining room, partners being
chosen by cards on which were writ
ten jingles from Mother Goose. After
supper the guests had an enjoyable
time pulling tatfy. after which they
dispersed for their homes, all agreeing
that they had spent a very pleasant
evening. Mrs. Burneu was assisted In
entertaining by Misses Minnie and
Sadie Bach, The guests were the
Misses Grace Merrill Jessie and Annie
Gregg, Birdie Young, Pearl Harris,
Florence Kelley, Mamie Gilchrist,
Susie Rewey, Lulu Lawrence. Grace
Asquith, Bessie Ketchum, May Baker;