Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-14

Vinton-Gsorge L. Davis is dead at
his home two and half miles north
west of Brandon. This word was re-
ceived in Vinton by his sister-in- law,
Mrs. J. A. McVey, the telephone mes
sage stating that Mr.. Davis was
found dead in the barn where he had
gone ~to attnd to his morning work
Mrs McVey went to Brandon on learn
ing Of his death.
Waukon-Rev. r. l.. Van Nice has
rendered his resignation as pastor OF
Bethel Presbyterian church in this
city after serving that congregation
for almost thirty years. He Will mn
ish out his thirtieth year. his resigna-
ton taking effect next October. by
faithful and devoted service Rev. van
Nice and his good wife have endeared
themselves to their congregation here
and the general public.
Cedar Rapids-After going thru
several hard battles in France and
escaping without a scratch Aston
Jensen, was killed in a railroad acct
dent in France a short time after the
armfstice was signed. according to in
formation that reached friends in this
city. Jensen was the Iowa represen-
tative of the du Pont powder compa-
ny. When the war broke out he re-
signed his job here and returned to
his old home at Ashville, y. c., where
he enlisted.
Sanhorn-The town council of San
born let contract for sixty blocks Of
concrete paving to the Dearborn Con-
struction company at Waterloo. This
is the largest job of paving which has
been contracted for in this state this
season and includes practically all of
the streets Of the town. The Mil
waukee railroad company has spent
over $4,000 on improvements, among
which is the erection of modern
depot, with offices and other division
terminal conveniences.
Waveriy-In reponse to urgent and
repeated requests from the people OF
Waverly the outgoing council at its
last meeting lowered the rates on
electrical power from cents per kilo-
wat to cents for the first 100 kilo-
wat hours, succeeding charges being
est blished accordingly. z They also
established cooking rate Of 3h per
kilowat shour. The new rates Will
bring the use of electricity within the
reach Of many people who have for
merly felt it to be beyond their means.
Boone-One Of the honored citizens
Of the city, pioneer Of fifty-two
years, G. 8. Rhoads, No. 421 Story
street passed away after an illness OF
but short duration. Stricken last week
he was belfast and from then on his
condition began to decline. This week
he seemed to pass into state of coma
from which he never rallied before
the end came. He had been ailing for
some time but had been able to be up
and around until almost the last. The
cause of his passing Is given as OLD
age, he being nearly 80 years old.
Internationally commercial club
was given tremendous boost recent
ly by the members increasing the
membership to 400. The Buchanan
county stock show is the new name
for annual exhibits and amusements
on what has been known As the county
fair grounds. anG will take place in
eariy September The eighty seven
members who are stock breeders held
q. meeting that appointed q committee
Of w. NJ. Woodward, w. w. Assmus,
O. r. Gates, Rud Leytze and Harold
Smith to interview the stock breeders
Of the county.
Watsrloo-At least six children In
Black Hawk county haven't taken
bath since last summer, according to
a story they told Miss Dora Burr
public school nurse working outside
Waterloo. Miss Burr. said she be-
ltoyed them. This condition was found