Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 251, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1915 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Joe Marbaugh Low Bidder For First Section Boyle Ditch. There were about twenty dredging firms represented here today when bids were received for the awarding of the contract for the dredging of the Boyle ditch. The ditch was divided into two sections, and Joe Marbaugh, of Monteray, was the low bidder on the first section, with a bid of 6.6 cents per yard. The estimated yardage is 176,862 yards. The second section consists of 201,009 yards. The bidding was still continuing at the time The Republican went to press, but it is probable that Mr. Marbaugh will be awarded the contract. Lee Mauck has been poorly and unable to work for several days. He was employed as a carpenter on the new Hallagan house. Tom Burns, the brick mason, completed a garage and a store building in Boswell yesterday and has a new bungalow to erect in Monon on which he will start work next Monday. It is reported that two children of Charles W. Bussell, of Hanging Grove township, have slight attacks of smallpox. Another threatened case in Rensselaer is under observation. J. C. Beckman has received a postal card from his son, Delbert, who left last Sunday for Santa Fe, New Mexico, on account of his failing health. He made the trip all right and felt fine after arriving there. David Elder, who was injured by a fall two weeks ago, will probably be confined at his home for some time yet. His son, Omar, who has been working at Dixon, HI., has returned here and is working at the carpenter trade. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kohley have been entertaining his nephew, Albert Dieter and wife from Tuesday until today. They reside at Downer’s Grove and were married last week and after taking a trip to Buffalo, Niagara Falls and other places they stopped here for a short visit. From here they went to Beloit, Wis., to visit other relatives. Notice to Taxpayers. Monday, Nov. 1, is the last day for paying the fell installment of taxes to avoid delinquency and having penalty added. Remember, the county treasurer has no choice in this matter and cannot favor anyone. Avoid the rush of the last few days by paying early.—A. A. Fell, Treasurer Jasper county. -- l Subscribe for Tha Republican. &