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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
5
Local freight No 85 runs at 7 15 am and 12 47 pm from Omaha to Lincoln with passenger service. East No 86 local freight runs at 2 25 pm and 6 07 pm daily except Sunday.
Local news notes include Schriever Bros stock, Eugene Loomis visiting on business, Henry Francisco touring Omahi and St John precinct, and Mrs Ida Stallborriess aiding sick brother Jas Clark. Martina Hennessey, brought from Jackson on insanity charges, was found sane and sent to Norfolk asylum. LOOF lodge elected officers for the term. installation set for early January.
A busy week brings several births in the area including a girl born to J O Thomp son and wife and a boy at the John Thacker home. Many residents visit relatives and attend events, with weddings and travels noted, plus local business and church announcements and a charity bazaar planned for December 11.
A fragmented rant argues against spelling errors and misplaced stamps on envelopes. It claims such practices slow mail, can deter fast trains, and risk delays or dead letters, urging readers to avoid phrases like in haste and rely on special delivery only after reaching the destination post office.
The Dakota County Board met after adjournment with Ed Morgan as chairman and members John Sierk and Fred Blome. They approved tax-stricken land petitions, reconsidered the George Jonsen road case, granted a cattle way, and allowed several road and bridge fund expenses including lumber purchases and worker fees. The board adjourned sine die with W L Ross as clerk.
Chicago’s Lyon & Healy announces a large piano clearing sale with nearly a thousand instruments, including Steinway and Weber brands, from Thompson Music Co and others. Upright pianos priced from 100 to 200 dollars plus. returns accepted at seller’s expense. freight and care details listed. addresses and assurances of 45 years of honorable dealing. Also notices a block team for sale in Dakota Nebraska by J H Boxer.
Remaining in the post office at Dakota Nebraska for the month ending November 1908. A list of names appears for advertisement. Special on Photos for Xmas offers large variety of sizes and styles with savings per dozen. Studio at 405 4th Street, Saint City, open all day Sundays.
Taken up as an oatray at my farm one mile north of Dakota City November 26 1906 one red and white heifer past two years old branded T in left hip and left ear Owner must call prove property pay charges and take animal away Chas Bayvasy
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