Evening Times-Republican from Marshalltown, Iowa • 6

1 OFFER OF $6,581 FOR SOUTH SIDE BUILDING WILL PROBABLY BE ACCEPTED. COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY TO INVESTIGATE BIDS Con Jacobson Low Bidder, and Two ht.e Other Local Contractors File, est Being Bid About $1,000 More Than Carlson Low Bidders For Grading, Con Jacobson's bid of for the south side fire station was the lowest of the three submitted up to the time the council opened the bids at its meeting this forenoon. A fourth bid would have been filed, but the contractor who Min(lo OPEN BIDS FOR GRADING. Elzy Carlson Low B.dder, for Open- Twelfth streets, and extending north of what would be State street, if that thoroughfare were opened. will be graded and opened this spring.

The council opened bids for the grading t.iis morning, and it is not the contract will be let Tuesday afternoon. There were two bidders, Eizy Carlson and John Herbert Sons. The former firm bid 20 cents per cubic foot, including hauling the earth not to exceed one block. Herbert Sons bid vwvp It 1 Petersen, in Saaby. Denmark, March 28, 1S35.

She' became the wife of Mr. Thompson in her native land, and came to this country forty-six years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson settled on a farm near Davenport when they first came to this country, and lived there eighteen years.

Twenty-eight years agro they came to this county, and a year following the death of Mr Thompson his wife moved to this city Four children survive Mrs. Thompson, in the persons of Mrs. Louisa Lahl. of Haekensack, Minn. Mrs.

Kate Nelson, 512 North Fourth avenue Mrs. Charles H. Nelson, who lives on the old Steward farm, three miles north of town and F. J. Thompson, of Binshani Canyon.

ITtah. Five of Mrs. Thompson's children have preceded her to the grave. One of her sons, Thonias a farmer living east of the city, died a farmer living east of ern an PMpripn" the cuy at his mother home three months ago. Th cjtv teen Tena and junus died dur- ItHotVirirss znad it was too late, having misunder- gan zatjori made it was too late, having misunder- hiria pinspd residence at 2 o'clock "Wednesday afterDios closed.

ehanre of Karl Rest. In- The bids opened ranged from 200 to Jacobson's. The other bids were C. F. Reimer with a deduction of $35 allowed if cement wainscoating were substituted for tha lower floor instead of wood wainscoating and John iCurtz, $.,200, which aid not include plumbing or heat.ng.

The bids were all referred to the council as a committee of the whole to investigate ar.d let the ntract. This will probably be done at the adjourned meeting Tuesday afternoon, and it is probable that the contract v. ill be awarded to Jacobson. The low bid about $1,000 more than the fund for this building purpose now on hand. gathered by a tax made for this building project by a council a number of years ago.

brothers, and Mrs. Charles Rtimer, of was a sister. Mrs. Thompson was a member of th Degree of Honor and Danne the JaUer a a of ai.oV The da'iehters are Mrs. Albert, 1 Mrs.

Addie Bass, and Mrs. Rhoda x. Short and the sons. Levi, AT.c-n and ing Speers Mioses Susanna and Anna 'Eleventh of Albion: Col- was Both bids illness of pneumonia. Tha funeral was w're referred to the council as a com- held this afternoon at 2 clock from mittee of the whole.

the German Be ormed church, Mr. grading to be done consists Hauser officiating. of opening a north and: OBITUARY south street, midway between Eleventh OBITUARY, and Twelfth streets, and as far north street, ar.d opening State street from the east to the west line John the the tract. The owner gives th-- city of Mr. Mrs Awlham f0r Slr 1 eXCilanSe summer.

The contract for this grading was made by the council during the last term of the iast city administration. FOUR DEAD AT HOME. £nd Comes to Three Women and One Man at State Institution. Four deaths occurred at the soldiers' home since Saturday evening, when three women and one man passed away. One of the deaths resulted this on earth to be moved is but was better and seemingly estimated cubic yards.

On this well Sunday imate the gradin? will cost the city wuh conv als.ons and u.e ed before lhe 70 The bid of Cftriscr. is died before tBe pcysicmn vouiu a cubic than The couplo KM one other soa bid they for the last Fred. morning, one Sunday morning, and two this city, which has been eondue.eo Saturday r.ight, all in the hospital Mrs. Lucetta "Wilson, of Frescott, Adams county, died at 5:30 this morning of influenza. She was the wife of E.

H. Wilson, who is in the hospital. Mrs. Wilson was 74 years old, and was a native of McDonough county, Illinois. She and her husband entered the home April 1912.

Mr. Wiison served in Company Seventieth Illinois infantry. Aside from her husband Mrs. Wilson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Cooper, of Prescott, and iMiss Frances Wilson, of Tien Tsin, China.

The body will be sent to Corning Tuesday. Mrs. Louisiana Ackerly, of Nathan Ackerly, Company One Hundred Forty-sixth Illinois infantry, died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock of uremia. Mrs. Aclierly was 71 years old.

and was admitted from Swaledale Jan. 16. She leaves a and daughter, Guy X. Ackerly, of Swaledale. and Mrs.

Mary Steisman, of Rockford, III. The body was sent to today, and from there was taken overland to Swaledale for burial. Mrs. Falitha Paimer, S4 years old, came to the home from Van Buren county on June 1S0S, died Saturday night at 10:43 of cerebral hemorrhage. She was the widow of a soldier, who Eerved in Company Eleventh Iowa infantry.

One was born April 13, 1S32. He served in Company one Hundred Fiftysecond Indiana infantry, enlisting Fen. 15, 1865, at Indianapolis. He was discharged Sept. 29 of the same year at Charlestown, W.

Va. He entered the home Feb. 22, 1911. John N. Roath, of Malvern, and J.

H. Roath. of Oklahoma, are sons of Mr. Roath. The body was sent today to Emerson, Mills county, for burial.

MRS. DORA THOMPSON DEAD. Old Resident of City Succumbs to Pnaumonia at Her Home. Death at 1:13 this morning claimed Mrs. Dora Thompson, aged 77.

408 North Fourth avenue, a resident of the city for almost twenty-four years, and formerly of the Green Mountain neighborhood. Mrs. Thompson's death was to pneumonia, following an indisposition of a week. Mrs. Thompson was the widow of genua Thompson, who died twenty-five years ago on the Thompson farm, five allies northeast of this city.

lfy Thompson was born Dora Baxter Nelson New Owners of Local Shoe Business. The Selz Koyai Blue shoe store, of under the management of Charles V. itoski, has been sold to Baxter Nelson, who took possession of the business Saturday. Mr. Baxter and Mr.

are both practical shoe men. Mr. Baxter comes from St. Joseph, where he has In business. He is married, and will move his family, composed of his wife and two sons, to this city as soon as a suitable residence can be secured.

Mr. Xeison is from Des Moines, and Is single. The store, under its new ownership, will be known as the Baxter Nelson Royal Blue store. Mr. Bollman.

of Chicago. who has owned the business, is here assisting in the work of invoice. Mrs. Burleigh's Body Here. The body of Mrs.

W. C. Burleigh, who died a few days ago in Minneapolis. reached the city Sunday evening, accompanied by Mr. Burleigh, Miss Mary Mlddlekauff.

of this city, and Miss Belle Mlddlekauff. of Minneapolis, the latter a cousin of Mrs. Burleigh. FARM HOME BURNED Dwelling on Farm of Mrs. Arminta line, Near Minerva, $2,500, Fully Losea Also.

Fire, supposed to have been set by sparks from the chimney, burned down the dwelling on the farm of Mrs. Armin'-a Collins, one mile rorthwest of Minerva, Sunday afternoon. The tenant is William McLain. The house is valued at $2,000 to J2.500 and is insured. burned are Lso rapidly that the neighbors and mem- bors of the wa3 slxt' Vels terse Petersen" of OniUafand Mrs Jamos cs that were stored in the collar.

Harder, of Grand Mound. The latter Mrs. Collins, the owner of the farm, has been in the city during her moth- Hyi-s at 10-, West summit street, this er's illness. The late Charles, John, city. ar.d Sophus Petersen, of this city, wer Danish fraternal or- will be held from the of her aunt, Mrs.

Robert Eckles of Conrad, a former well known resident Vienna township. Mrs. Eckles was terment will be in Riverside. stricken Saturday with apoplexy, and Carter tra, 1m Ja, T. ft.

Bolia. tow tMWj.i KUrvive jr th nd Mrs. Thomas Co'lins, of this Sunday ins 'city: and Mrs. Taylor tcwr.shi DEATH AT MELBOURNE. Littie Daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. C. E. McMahcn Dies of Pneumonia. Gertrude.

the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. ar.d Mrs. C. E. McMah.

n. of Melbourne, died Saturday afternoon at 3:20 after a three days ol a been mtVi rive. The couple has one other son. from the residence Tuesday after noon at 3 o'clock. Rev.

Karl Rest ot the German Evangelical church conduct the service, and burial will be in Riverside. Mr. and Mrs. Noller came to this city from Houston Heights, last October. BUY ROYAL BLUE STORE.

Mrs. Burleigh's body was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. W. F. David.

4 North Second street, from where the funeral will be held at 2 Tuesday. Mrs. Sadie Welchor, of est XHButta. of Chicago, a half survives. The body was sent to Milton Mrs.

Burleigh, reached the today for buriaL James W. Roath, of Malvern, died at Saturday evening of pneumonia. He was a native of Ohio, where he 'city Sunday evening to attend the funeral. LOCAL MARKETS. Prices Paid to Farmers by Marshalltown Merchants.

The following prices are quoted by Marshalltown dealers for the different varieties of farmers' provisions, grain, produce, and hides, tallow, wool, pelta and skins. Batesole's grocery quotes the following prices in trade for country butter and fresh eggs: GRAINS. Benedict Flour and Feed Company will pay the following prices at their place of business in this city, subject, however, to market changes. Xew at HIDES, FUR AND WOOL H. Willard, Son A quote the following prices: Green cents.

Horse hides, No. 1 cents. Medium Coarse to 17 cents Fine to 16 cents. quantity of canned fruit and pre- MRS. ECKLES VERY ILL.

Former Vienna Resident Stricken With Apoplexy at Conrad. Word received in this city by Mrs. J. W. Pursel tells of the critical illness Sit is not expected that she will live.

cnsMFR RESIDENT DEAD. I Miss Minnie Randall, of this city, a FORMER RESIDENT Eckles. who has been Asa Carter. Old Taylor Township spending the winteir a the nome, is ill of iora 5 Stewart5 have the money to spare, tntl get them received "word" from another'sister of Mrs. Eckles, has gone just as cheap as to buy a full set.

We IvH the death of to the Eckles home. Mrs. Stewart pay the freight and guarantee against Plumper, who survives him sister of Mrt. Pursel. Case Reaches three daughters and three sons SAYS BROTHER 3 The house o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

will be open to friends from 10 until 12 8 8 fl) 41 yrs h. McBlmey. woddinss or birthdays. IS INSANE. ou.j..

Man. Broucht I Ee'ixamined. In of rela ives B. sealed verdict Saturday afternoon. Rhodes! was brought to this city ing under the instructions of the court, and lodged at a hotel to bethe foreman of PMi'o of arraigned before the commissioners of diet ar.d took it with him.

It is to be L. co.ar... todav KennedVs brother. CJ returned in open court Tuesday mornE. Ivennedv, filed the complaint.

Th- ing when the jury will report. Judge hearing was set for 9 o'clock this fore- Nichols adjourned court shortly r-oon, but after waiting for a time for the Lang jury went out untd Tuesday Kennedy to appear the commissioners ontinued the hearing until late this 8 jf' 0 physician could ar- 0 It was later learned afternoon. 0 Lot I Kennedy and bto were out (or a walk. Kennedy's wife Is a patient In a Rochester, hospital, and it la thought that worrying about her illness is responsible In part at least for the husband's condition. The hearing of Nick Heins.

the roan who was arrested in the R. E. Sears home, will probablf also be held late today. VACATE LAND FOR FACTORY. Ordinance Giving Marshall Company of Tract litroduced.

An ordinance vacating a strip of land the roof about' 27 inch bv 54 inch fringed rugs Heavy axminister rugs, they lay well Good 0 0 to the floor, and are woven 5lU for service Bring Us Your Floor Covering Wants -Aid S2.VUU to ana is imiy in South Fourth avenue and giving the onions, walnuts etc which shouldI be Marshall Vineear Companv insured. The tenant got out most of: lt the 'council this should be getting these weights and his furniture and belongings, and those m.rn,__ and nagspd t(1 its he Idolnh an- U-0 o'clock, but the building burned Xorthup tlme to examine the ordi- West End Grocer. nance. McLain family could do thPn put ritv The land to be vacated is a 6trlp xte ir. Tionmarii I scarcely more than get out the furni- he factory of the Marshal A inegar Two broihe-s and one sister also sur- The principal loss of the McLalns company.

The ordinance provides that S. G. Harrah, Injured in Dos Moines, vive Mrs ThomP'on They are F. J. en feet wide, and just east of bushels of potatoes and a when the land ceases to be used by the, Claims City as Homo.

srant graniee lor for warehouse purposes, the land shall. a Uldncd! Uionco. ann tro-icher citv FrKlav night from a breakage anywhere in Iowa, on bihs of her brother, Asa Carter wh.en oc- I a or over. AMUSEMENTS. can commence a set ana fill up as jou Mrs.

brother. Perry Randall, Dishes make elegant presents for TEMP1.E OF ECONOMY. After being out for about two hours, including the time spent at the noon meal, the jury in the case of Mrs. Julia er and Railway thf' morning at I. ee for manufacturing, jobbing, or A man.

who says his name S. O. Lang vs. the Marshalltown Light. Pow- Trousdaie played the role of Raymond Colonial.

comedy act 95c Lot 2 9 ft. bv 12 ft. Rugs The size that suits most rooms and a good size to'buy when you can get rugs at the prices quoted that are good patterns and dependable quality. quality velvet rugs $13.00 and $15.00 Some exceptional values in seamless tapestries, a rug that always satisfies C10 Clft C99 ft purposes, the land shall, Harrah, who is a carpenter, and 7a revert to the city. veata of age.

is lying injured in the municipal lodging house of Des Moines. Harrah says this city is his home, and niCUFCt niSMESt DISHES! K- Wedding BiHHd.y Gifu-Yo. C.n ".1 Find What You Want at Temple of 10 IMS WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Whan Yau Buy a of Apples, Oo You Get Twelve Pounds, and For a Peek of Potatoas Fifteen PoundsT Oo You? George C. McCord, west end grocer, is giving twelve pounds of apples and fifteen pounds of potatoes to every Vinegar Peck put out at this store and has been since starting in business. There 1 are other articles such as the use of and are weighed at this store.

You second read- I many others, but if you do not, phone over 284 your orders and you will get them, P. GEORSE C. M'OOBD, SAYS HE LIVES HERB. Mlnton. superintendent of the lodping house hae wrUten All Kinds, Single Pieces.

Full Sets, the city of Des Moines will bill County Auditor A. H. Wtlker. asking him to 1 learn if Harrah belongs here. If he fractured his arm and that he has been a patient in the municipal lodging house since Jan.

25. Xew goods arriving every day. S. Harrah referred to is v. oil the doubtless Samuel G.

Beautiful dishes from all the Charles Hurd, of this city, but world. We eell in sets or pieces. You hp.s Jampg rah of Harrah. the father not made Marshalltown his home for about thirtv years. He has a son, Harrah, living seven miles of this city Ole Har- Grinnell and another son, Or- Harrah.

at "Madame Seen Sunday Night at Odeon by Large Audience. "Madame a strong emotional drama that hnd a big run a few seasons asro. was seen for the seccnd time here at the Odeon Sunday evening. A iarce audience was present and witnessed a very good promotion. T.anra Frftnkcnfleld appeared to good advantage in the name role, and Boyd Compaq.

returned a Fiorict very ncopptaWy. kert "The Old Homestead." It was like going back fifteen years to see the late Denman Thompson's success. "The Old Homestead," which appeared Saturday, matinee and night. The production has not suffered with age, and the company presenting it was good. William Lawrence appeared in the leading role of Joshua Whit- comb, the character played so many A Large Jobber in Omaha Failed and We Bought Part of Their Stock of Rugs You get the benefit of our buying and can satisfy your rug wants at very low prices.

These rugs were new, clean and from the best mills in the country, and we take pleasure in offering you a selection from this assortment and especially at the very attractive prices, some of which we quote below 36x72 inch velvet rugs, good quality, desirable patterns Besides these exceptional values we have prepared especially for you as usual a very comprehensive stock of the most desirable floor coverings, prices in IE figures at figures that will interest the careful buyer and with the D. C. Wilbur guarantee of satisfaction you get a big dollars worth every time. These rugs were bought at a market where the jobber had to Sell to satisfy the creditors and were bought at prices that will save every purchaser money. The stock was pew, well selected, and of good quality, so our offerings to you are of the finest Satisfy Purchase Sale of Rugs I I 0 yeui by Mr.

ThonpMD. The mattnee audience was large, but house small. Train Derailed and Delayed. No. 101, the north-bound passenger on the M.

St St was delayed over an hour Into this city today owlaff to Something New For Spring' Don't stop to study what it is going to be. Come in and see our new line of oxfords Tor spring, tan, black, suede, patent and gun metal, in all the new lasts and patterns. 36x72 I Lvl Uia derailment of' tils tanK'br tha Sine pulltnc the tratft. sit rr'V -Mrs. Obarlea McCombs, Ul North Center street, was hostess Saturday aftcrnoon to the members of Saturday Bridge Club.

After the usual the hostess served refreshments. Vu' You'll like the new spring oxfords in English lasts in button and blucher, and many of the popular high toes. Axminister Pfe I 1 AT rugs. A good heavy desirable rug in both floral and 11 ft. 3 inch by 12 ft.

Rugs A desirable size for large rooms and some very desirable patterns in each quality. Heavy Axminister Rugs, they will lay well t97 ft C9Q 711 to the floor and give good service Fine quality body brussels rugs in th choicest small figure effects. 3s -'4 V.O. Louis 2ft Main $27 $30 The Store With the Service S-i. v-r mrnimtim.