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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
The publication from Nebraska city is granted for transmission through the mails as second-class matter. Telephone number is listed as 48.
Newcastle Times notes Antie Russell returned Friday from Dakota City where she had visited. Walthill Times reports Mr and Mrs Thenson camping at Crystal lake and Dr and Mrs Ream encamped with a party there this week. Boomfield Monitor says E H Mason returned from Crystal lake and mentions large salt fish for winter. Laurel advocate records JJ Killackey and family from Bloomfield visiting for the Fourth. Mrs Killackey to stay a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Ford.
Miss Evta Danner has been elected as intermediate teacher in the Dakota City schools. CA Kingsbury attended the funeral of Miss Pearl Kruger at South Sioux City last Thursday. The Sam Bittenbender and Chas Ange families went to Jackson Lake Wednesday for a few days outing.
Don Wilson returned to Homer Friday. Tekamah official F B Alderman had just erected a fine monument over the grave of Wm Nixon in the cemetery south of Homer. Mrs White of the local area is a niece of the late pioneer William Nixon, an early Nebraska settler.
Hubbard resident Free Pounds visited under parental roof over Sunday. Julius Swanson traveled to Nacora Thursday morning to visit his sister. Frank Thomson spent Sunday with Frank Ayres in South Sioux City. The group reportedly attended Sioux City circus day together.
Mrs O Garvey vod daughter returned home Saturday from Jackson. The golden anniversary of Henry Morten’s homestead near Hartington was celebrated at the party with pioneer families and relatives from Vermilion Sioux City and Dakota City attending. The Blenkiron elevator sale and transfer to McConnell Webster with headquarters in Bronx City was announced.
South Sioux City residents Etta Bartlett and Byron Dorn traveled to Rahaltown Iowa for a visit with sister Mrs L R Norton. Others, including Mr and Mrs A J B Sinkey, visited Dakota City and Cherokee, with varied trips and a wedding noted.
The 172 acre Jayson farm east of Emerson was sold in Dakota City on Wednesday. JJ McCarthy of Ponos bought the property for 52 dollars per acre. Mrs Finlayson questions the sale’s confirmation by the court. A double wedding occurred in Sioux City last Friday with Emil De Simple marrying Rosie Mitchell and Rosa Mitchell marrying Jennie Bridgett. Rey Willis McFadden officiated. Mr De Simple and Mrs Mitchell are well known. Miss Bridgett is described as charming.
Local notes report Mike Farrell and Sheriff Rockwell visiting town on Tuesday for business. Carl Anderson promotes low prices on groceries and new ladies wrappers and kimonos while selling straw hats and Heinz vinegar. A lost pocketbook money dispute may go to court.
A local column lists civic works including a stone crossing ordinance and a new cement path. residents Julius Pitts, Louis Goodsell, Mabel Harvey, Mrs. BRJ Jones, Mrs. Alfred Hurria, Frank Broyhill, Dr Marwell, Mr. and Mrs. Burke, Gertie McKinley, and others are mentioned with visits, moves, teaching positions, travel, and business changes. The Bruce boys run a stand at the Omaha pow wow and Miss Helen Rockwell plans winter teaching in Holaworth.
Roy Arnold expects to return to his old home in the southern part of the state in the spring. Nelson Smith Walter Smith Lee Clement Ern Barris Tom Allaway and family and Mr Leg and family went to Crystal Lake Saturday fishing. They returned Sunday.
Nettie Kidder visits end as she returns to Chicago. Coroner BF Sawyer investigates the death of Jay Hamlin at Crystal Lake around 10:30 am Monday. A carnival of brief trips and a buggy accident near Sioux City concludes with a child injured and the team FE & W defeated 16 to 8.
Mrs Chester Slaughter and daughter Zola of Dallas visit relatives and plan to return Thursday. Mrs H Wesley Brown arrives from Herrick for a short visit at the Dutton home. Henry Fisher helps the party against Pueblo Indiana Tuesday. Jno Stading visits Louis and Mrs Blanchard. Dean Cornell stays in Ponca from Thursday to Sunday. George Bates, Bernard and Porter Boals travel to Woodland Park to see Barney Oldfield race. Lena Barber returns from a visit near Ponca. Bether Leamer visits Crutz home after stopping at the bluffs. Lis Bridenbaugh, en route from Sioux City, lunches with Mr and Mrs Bates. Charles Heikes buys a new buggy. Emery Leamer visits the Murphy home near Homer. Will and John Berger market 5000 bushels of corn at Mason's lately. Lake breezes draw locals to the water. John Criz passes through town from Sioux City. Albert Heikos and wife and Stephen Joyce and wife stay a week at Crystal Lake and host Salem relatives for a pleuse supper. Freddie Bachert has been ill for a week.
NACORA and Mrs Fey rode to Sioux City last Friday while John and Gus Rohde traveled to Pender Saturday evening. Will Zastrow and wife of Emerson visited here last Thursday. Miss Nellie Heeney was a Sioux City passenger Sunday afternoon. Harrington returned home after a lengthy visit with friends in Bronx City. Mary and Charlotte Thornton of
Hubbard visits Mrs J Sullivan Mise Lizzie Larson rode home Saturday and returned Wednesday. Mrs John Nieman rushed to Burlington for her father Mine Marie Kelleher of Sioux City. Mine Heeney hosted guests last week. Local youths enjoyed a pleasant evening at Nis Anderson’s home Saturday. A ball game between gr ball team and Elk Valley drew a large crowd, ending 9 to 22 with Nacora ahead, John Hayes officiating fairly.
An unclear fragment mentions Neuralsia and Dr Miles related to an anti pain product and a dose percentage. No concrete facts, dates, or entities present to verify a full item.
The Nebraska State Journal urges readers to subscribe at one dollar until after election with Sunday option. It touts coverage of Taft Bryan, Sheldon Berge Dahlman Shallenberger, anti saloon, county option, bank deposits, direct primary, freight rates, and state interests. Subscription offers mailed to Lincoln Nebraska.
The church lists preaching at Salem Sunday 11:00 am with Sunday school at 10:00 am Also preaching at Dakota City 8:00 pm with Sunday school 9:45 am and CCE at 6:30 pm A cordial welcome to all The ad notes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a remedy.
Property dealings show Edward Cronk transferring lot 6 in block 11 South City to Wim A Teonard. Woot trades lot 7 in block 191 Dakota City to Barah J Wood. JJ Bimers and wife convey to Ere Stoffel property in Jota Wand Min biowk rail way addition to South Sioux City.
The 1908 terms for Dixon Thurston and adjacent counties list hearing dates for citizenship applications. The schedule shows sessions beginning February and March with specific days noted, and the text mentions the action being mild and a reference to Dr Milas Nerve product.
Amanda Fueston files in Dakota County Nebraska district court to quiet title to lots 2 through 18, block 214, Dakota City, against named and unknown heirs of several deceased owners. The petition asks to null and void claims of defendants and to grant further relief as the court sees fit. Defendants must answer by August 9, 1908.
The Village of Dhkotw Nebraska votes to construct and repair sidewalks along numerous lots and blocks. The resolution specifies sidewalks on south and east sides of multiple blocks with costs, project scope, and compliance with village ordinances.
The Nebraska village board adopts a recalation measure at a July meeting. Paul Picey, clerk, certifies the action was approved with votes recorded and a motion by a named member.
Nebraska proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 9 of Article 5 guiding the permanent school fund. Funds for educational use remain inviolate and are pledged to investment only in state or county securities or registered school district bonds. Voters will decide at the November general election in 1908.
The document outlines a 1908 Nebraska proposed constitutional amendment package. It details changes to sections on Supreme Court composition jurisdiction terms election timing Chief Justice salaries and related appointments. It specifies ballot timing for November 3, 1908 and includes certification by Secretary of State Geo Dunkin.
County board approves balance sheet transfers 2600 from general fund to railroad bond sinking fund and to redeem two Dakota county refunding bonds. Tax settlement accepted on land 10-29-7 1925 and 11-29-7 30.80 river area. Road petition by George Jensen held for investigation. Personal tax deduction for deputy assessor O Stamm. County officer fee reports approved for clerk judge and sheriff. Notary and county clerk sworn records filed.
In mid February Nassau ships hunt hawksbill turtles across Caribbean waters to supply tortoise-shell. Boats, gear, and crews drill for shell while nets, glass water scopes, and conical nets aid captures. Shell values range from five to two hundred fifty dollars per pound, with lantern-backed varieties fetch higher prices.
George Harvey argues that misery seeks company, while most people are normal and not overwhelmed by worry. He notes fear of clouds and impending death can cripple effort, but mental treatment can overcome the effect of apprehension.
A famed French painter Horace Vernet overhears a veteran offer a small sum for a sketch. The veteran pays a franc and a half and leaves with a triumphal, quick portrait. Vernet muses that he could have earned more by haggling.
Mrs Kately persuades her husband Sunday golf is sinful yet she plays herself. The Catholic Standard notes the irony as a bid to keep him from joining, hinting at broader debates on leisure and duty in the era.
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