Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-29


..rhere was a rise of ~ degrees In
the temperature last night. that Is II
was that much warmer than the prev
ious night. The government ihermom,
eter indicated 2 above at the lowest
point reached last night and was above
zero this morning.
Saturday, Jan. 81. 1894.
This weeks Gilman Dispatch con-
tanned the very complimentary notice
of Miss Lou Hole. our efficient county
recorder, and favors her candidacy TOT
another term. Miss Hole has not yet
seriously considered this question Oh
again being candidate. She has dis-
charged the duties Of tho office with
scrupulous fidelity and ability. ana
would carry a formidable support IN
the canvass should she enter the lsts
for re- election"
Announcement was made OF the dis-
solution Of the retail drug firm or KEEL
ley 4 Mayer, the later succeeding 10
the business.
"Mr. and Mrs. s. p. Knisely rendered
the hospitality Of their home to MIS-
Heitshu's Sunday school class last
evening. The large house uike the
hearts OF these good people) was very
conducive to the enjoyment or the
young people. sixty were present, ana
for an hour all were busy with the
game A penny for your thoughts
Charles Speers and Adele Def'ores'
winning first prizes and Bruce Mohat'
and Helen Waite the boobies. Dunno
Crampo' another delightful game, was
INDUCED in, then refreshments dainty
and sweet. A vote OF thanks was ten
dered MIR. and Mrs. knisely by the
class. The guests were Rev. and Mrs
DeForest and son, Miss Anna kirby
Miss Ella Powell, Miss Nellie Thayer.
of GrinneIl, and Mrs. Rodney Wells
Sunday, Jan. 20, 1894
At the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Williams, in Dill
lon Miss Belle Williams was given In
marriage to ]. II. Thompson, OF -,
Louis. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. j. Norton, OF Hampton
Monday. Jan. 90, 1894.
While on his way home shortly AFTER
o'clock In the Afternoon J. L. Williams,
pjoneer lawyer and banker, droppeo
dead OF heart disease near his nome on
South Second avenue. Mr.. Williams
was was seen 10 fall by passersoy nut
was dead when they reached him. MI
Williams death removed one OF the
most prominent men OF the city. Aitho
a native of Randolph, y. Y, where ne
WAS horn MAY 3. 1881, Mr.. Whiiafhs
was reared in Pennsylvania ana caiiie
from Eric county to this county III
September. 1884. settling in Marietta,
then the county seat. He was appoint"
clerk of the district court ana menu
that office fourteen years, being eietteu
for six consecutive terms, anu nechh-
ing in 1858 again 20 become can
aidate He began the practice OF Ia"
law in 1859 and continued IN 'i's
nrofesion until 1873 when, with seVera'
of the early settlers, he ORGANIZED tie
CIV National Bank. OF which he was
elected president. He representa-
Marshall county in the lower house OIL
the legislature in 1928. He was li'
first MAYOR Of Marshailtown 1867
following It's incorporation as lo"h'
and for many years served on the
school board. Mr. Williams was one
NJ the most active and aggressive par
ticjpants in the famous county sea'
struggle OF 1860. and naturally
cndnDlOncQ khc Sots'SF - $50 z :
which was then his home. He moved
to the city when the county reeo'D
were transferred from Marietta 10
Marshalltown Dec. 81. 1899. WhHe a
resident Of Marietta Mr.. Wihiams was
actively associated with I. b. Aoei
John Turner. q. NJ. "odbury anu
others in The promotion OF the AIR Lane
railroad. proposed route from Lyons.
on the Mississippi river. TO Couhc'i
plurYs on the Missouri. II was the
plan in the promotion OF this enter
nrise TO run the line thru Marietta
which was to be made a division point
and become a flourishing CITY. MI
Williams funeral was largely attended
on the Thursday afternoon toiloWlns
HIS death.
Another candidate for county at
torney appears in the person OF Mr
z F., Cummings, who will probably
enter the race Mr.. Cummings Is one
of the Younger members Of the bar, IL
4 LAWYER of acknowledged ability, anu
wopld make good county attorney
Frank is a rustier in politics and ms
| wide acquaintance turnout the cou".s
and especially in the city, will make
him a formidable candidate. He haS
the promise of his very liberal sup
mort from men OF influence thruou'
| the county, many Of whom viii roll
| m their sleeves 10 help him 'se'
| there"
Tuesday, Jan. 80, 1894.
The Optmas gave party at 'n'
home of Miss Agnes Sears Friday eV'
enine last. The house was beautituls
decorated with roses and hyacinths
Charlie Lawrence won the first pr.z'
at progressive angling. Partners were
| chosen by matching strains OF music
each one having to sing their own. Eie
| CANT refreshments were served In
stvle for which the Optinas are noted