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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
The Dakota County Herald announces its mission has been granted for transmission through the mails as second class matter, ensuring postal eligibility. This note confirms the paper’s official status and provides contact details.
Newcastle Times notes Tom Hodgins of Dakota county visited his brother Will and family after arriving Monday for a visit with relatives.
Mira JF Mikesell and her daughter Gertrude of South Sioux City spent the Fourth in Ponca and visited over Sunday at the home of Mira’s son W F Mikesell.
Joe Nash went to Omaha Friday morning to celebrate and renew acquaintance with his wife who is visiting there. Mrs Peary returned from Sioux City Monday evening and reports her daughter Mrs Will Pounds is rapidly improving.
W A Needham and Geo Ballantyne returned from Crystal Lake last Monday leaving women and children for a while longer. The Needham Ballantyne and Mason families join the Westrand family of Wakefield, all reporting a good time.
John Severson traveled to Jackson this morning. Hazel Schmied visited from Dakota City and returned home with Ardene Walden. Mea Early of South Sioux City and her son Damon, with Damon’s wife from Albia, Iowa, were guests of Fred Early this week.
Mrs John Deuter ling returned to her Norfolk home Tuesday after visiting her son Frank and his family. Mrs P Gar ey and her nieces the McGonigles and Leahy left Tuesday for Jackson. Maurine Garvey will undergo throat and ear operation before the continuation of her journey.
Geo Kohlmeier of Dakota City spent Sunday in Lyons. Henry Kohlmeier and family and Mr Will Walter of Wakefield visited the neighborhood Sunday. Mrs 88 Brown and daughter Eva and Miss Fay Page left for California Tuesday. A reception was held for Mrs ced-ME celared A tyes as the family bids Lyons farewell.
Miss Mabel Niebuhr visited Winnebago over Sunday returning Tuesday morning. Her cousin Miss Georgia Niebuhr accompanied her home. On Thursday Judge Smith united in marriage Harry Chamberlain of Bancroft and Miss Ada Landrosh of Dakota City. The republic extends congratulations to the couple. Emerson Enterprise notes guests Mrs Thornton of Hubbard and Miss Martha Zapp over Sunday. L Ross visited from Dakota City over Sunday with Frank Ross. Mrs Chris Hoek underwent gall stone surgery in Sioux City and is recovering. George Coughtry appointed rural carrier on route No 2 with Mrs Cook and SM McCurdy as substitutes. likely to begin August 1.
George Blessing of Da kota county visited town a few days and Hagel Johnson of South Sionx City arrived in Concord to oversee Edwards Bradfords’ business as relief man. Mrs Armour and sons returned from Sioux City and Dakota county. A Crystal lake outing with R O Caulk and Allen kin, with large fish tales, left all refreshed. Frank Clough moved furniture to Crystal lake to prepare a cottage for his family and WS Hart’s. Mrs Huanie of Boulder will spend time at the lake with the Hart family before returning to Omaha. Mrs J Milton Shay, after returning from New York on May 23, died June Zlat. autopsy found ulcers in the colon and death after drug support. Funeral at 2:00 with burial at Cold Springs-on-
Fragmentary note mentions a person named Bhay, identified as the niece of John Joyce of Hudson New York, who had visited here on several occasions.
Sunday two boats capsized at Crystal lake with no serious injuries. A Dakota City boy fell from a rowboat and could not swim, but shallow water saved him. Four Sioux City youths in a sailboat went over in a squall. two swam ashore while the others untangled into a rowboat. In a separate matter, Fred O Berry said Valentine Amthor’s arrest for selling uninspected oil was not connected to The Standard Oil Co and that Amthor acted on a Lincoln inspector’s advice after traveling to Nebraska towns with uninspected oil.
Yella Mead of Omaha and Connie Hamm of Sioux City attended a house party at Margaret Boler’s home Tuesday. Roy Jones welcomed friend M Watts from Ponca for a Sunday visit. Editha Kearney returned from a week with the Minses Margaret and Babe Ashford in Homer. A son was reported at Hugh McKeever’s home in Goodwin. Many attended Ringling Bros. in Sioux City Saturday. Marie Goodfellow visited relatives in Plainview last week. Deputy US Marshal John F. Sides and Sheriff Rockwell of Dakota City traveled here Saturday. Zella Mead of Omaha arrived for a visit with Miss Lucy Jones. Benny Barry returned from a two week visit to Belmond. C K Heffernan sold hogs on Tuesday. Emerson and Homer’s ball game for Sunday was rained out.
Louis Baird of Sioux City visited August Wilkins for a week returning Thursday. Lena Wilkins went to Sioux City Friday to visit friends. Fred Berger family and granddaughter Margaret Stewart returned from Kansas visiting Rebecca Cole. Mrs Wm Smith stayed with Phil Renz. Miss Mary Renz visited and returned Tuesday. Wm Winch went to South Dakota Monday. Mary Harris visited Nelson Smith’s home. Perry Leamer visited his daughter, Mrs Will Brogill. Craig residents Homer, including Tilden Harris, visited relatives. Mrs H B Smith returned to Las Vegas NM. Sol Smith and family of Emerson visited Walter Smith. Dr Nina Smith and Luella Hirsch returned from northern outing. Benone McKinley left for the sand hills to visit his son Sherman. Depot robbery noted. a negro tramp was arrested near Dakota City but released. Julius Pitts family moved into Lewis Herman’s home. Chas Holaworth plans a large two story addition. School meeting adjourned with several site options. votes down with Ia Rymill, Ern Smith West of depot, DJ O’Connor south of site, and a piece of Phil Bent farm, plus College Hill. water depth surveyed at site. Next Monday voters to decide. Mrs Henry Filmore and daughter Mary of Emerson precinct shopped in Homer.
Mrs J J Eimers returns from Colorado Springs after visiting a sister while Mrs Mary E Armour and Agnes come back from a month in Julesburg Colorado Hazel Johnson travels to Cord Neb to manage Kea wards and Bradford lumber for two weeks Mrea Frank Ammerman returns from Storm Lake Iowa due to her mother's illness Miss Zoa Harris leaves for Ponca and Ida Teter takes her place at the post office Mr John Bell dies in Emerson a year after residing here A Colville Washington wedding June 27 between Frank Wolfe and Susia Barber, longtime Dakota County residents, ends as a notable social event the couple’s families have roots in Jackson Goodwin Walker’s Island Minnesota education and local ties mentioned
Prof Jennings named principal at the coming year with Nellie Hogan and Mary Timlin as teachers. primary post still open. Anna Killackey plans Westward move after leaving local schools. Village discusses cement walks. community circus trip. wheat crops cited as strong. Local merchants announce clearance on shoe stock and sale of Deering, McCormick and hemp twine.
Very Rey P F McCarthy left Mon day for Omaha to spend a few days. Ed T Kearney returned from Santa Cruz California with his daughter Gertrude staying with grandparents. Mra John Walsh ar Vista visits relatives in Hartington. Mrs JW Finnell heads to Denver and Cripple Creek for a month. Fraok Hogan works for Edwards Bradford Lumber Co. in Poster Nebraska. Lucy Jones and visiting friends are noted.
Social items record Mra Louis Blanchard visiting near Hubbard with daughter Mrs John Stading. Mrs Hugh Graham visited Biour City relatives. Gladys Armbright spent days at home of Leone Lange below Homer. German Lutheran class confirmed. Henry Armour and wife from Sioux City called locally. Emmett Gribble shipped sheep to Omaha. Sides family travels to Cody Wyoming to the National Park. Bartols and Heikes enjoy Crystal Lake outing. Frankie Gould heads to California after weeks with relatives. Neighbors harvest crops and oats sales to Fields & Slaughter Elewater Co. Leota Quintal tends home for Alice Sides. Jakie Sides humor at ringling peanuts. Elnora Wilson injures wrist skating. Ella McQuilkon hosts Salem ladies at Crystal Lake.
Frances Joyce Alda and Mary Lapsley along with friends received the second bumper degree from the Masonic group last Saturday night. Ben Bridentwagh visited from Sioux City midweek to promote his binding twine to farmers showing robust sales.
Mr and Mrs James Heaney and daughter Lorretta return home after a visit with friends at Ponca. J Tramper and O W Schwartz took the circus to Sioux City last Saturday. August Voss bought a new double rig. Ella and Irene Thornton of Hubbard visited Mrs J Salvat. Hammocks offered for sale at Tre d Wallwey. Joe Larson visited Wakefield from Wakefield. O W Schwartz was a passenger to Omaha. G Messerschmidt attended Sioux City, J Hansen and O Doxtad rode to Sioux City. Mrs Abe Ratan of Wakefield spent the past week with N Anderson.
Practical household tips on milk storage, fabric care, meat and coffee intake for children, preserving meat, and jam and bean preparation. Includes guidance on silk shields, water lids, and drying lima beans, attributed to July Farm Journal and framed as everyday domestic advice.
The Nebraska State Journal urges readers to follow state wide contests centered in Lincoln including Taft Bryan political clash and county option fights. It promotes subscribing for one dollar with Sunday option, promising full coverage of state university and institutions, with no pressure to renew after the term.
The Interstate Fair at Sioux City runs September 7 to 12 under manager ship of F L Wirick with Parker Carnival Co. The sixth annual event promises clean attractions and Loree races, offering purses totaling at least 25,000. North eastern Nebraska northwestern Iowa southeastern South Dakota and southern Minnesota are invited to attend with families.
District Court terms for 1908 in the Eighth Judicial District of Nebraska list opening dates for each county. First day of each term focuses on bearing applications for citizenship, with terms set for February, September, February, September, and March, with dates noted for Thurston and neighboring counties.
Amanda Presson petitions in Dakota County Nebraska district court to quiet title to lots 2 through 18 in block 218, Dakota City, and to declare defendants and each of them null and void as cloud on plaintiff's title. Answer by August 21, 1908.
The village of Dakota City Nebraska adopts a resolution to construct and repair sidewalks along numerous lots and blocks with cement walks. It specifies locations by block and lot, names property owners, and calls for meetings July 15, 1904 and a public hearing August 7 at 4 pm at the Paul Picey office.
The excerpt mentions Dr Miles Merve and Liver Pills as a gentle remedy. It frames the product as suitable even for a delicate person, reflecting early 20th century advertising tone and health claims.
The article describes Mount Wilson at 14,259 feet as a dominant Rockies summit. It notes Lis ard Fiend, a 14,100 foot summit nearby, and a 200-foot shaft on the cliff face that climbers have yet to conquer. Trains run along routes from Telluride to Rico near these peaks.
Jason Hitler a forester ranger of Paisley Oregon reports discovery of a ram horn embedded in a tree 183 years old as noted by the Philadelphia Record while wandering in the woods in 1888.
In a playful Chicago Daily News poem Teddy McNish dreams earth becoming a vast baseball. He imagines leather skies, diamond-sized prizes, bats that are blind, and players soaring above fields and drives while the earth remains aloft and untouched. The piece blends whimsy with sport imagery.
A man recalls his youth when he left home and ignored his father’s counsel. Years later at the bar of the court he faces a guilty verdict and confesses that his downward path began with disobedience to his parents. He warns young readers to honor father and mother as the Bible commands.
A compact historical list recounts U S purchases and acquisitions from 1803 to 1910 including Louisiana from France in 1803 for 15 million dollars, Florida in 1810 for 6.5 million, California and New Mexico in 1848 for 15.06 million, Alaska in 1867 for 7.2 million, and Mexican cessions with subsequent annexations, noting Oregon, Texas, and later possessions such as the Philippines and Puerto Rico acquired by force but framed as noble liberty efforts.
The San Juan mountains in southwestern Colorado present a grander, more precipitous view than northern ranges like Meeks and Meekins as seen from Mount Wilson and Liard Head. Elbert and Blanca stand prominent among the rugged profiles.
An elder found a horse horn embedded in a yellow pine stump at a base of a mountain sheep kill. The horn lay near the center with a straight form unlike modern curved horns. The tree, later cut by a forest ranger, yielded 188 rings after the horn area, indicating the years since the animal was trapped. The horn measures ten inches at the base and thirty inches long and shows pitch soaking.
A reflective piece on how thoughtless cruelty worsens others burdens and how kindness can lift a life from lingering shadows. It cites a magazine editor comment about resilience and humor in adversity and notes wary people avoid risk, while opportunists exploit.
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