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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
4
An excerpt from a 1900 Welcoming Bryan Home Guards piece urges the election fight to carry forward the sentiment of American independence. It contrasts Republican and Democratic publicity, cites Senatorial figures, and endorses William Howard Taft as fitted to govern.
A quoted line shows La Follette pledging to use all power to cure Taft's selection, reflecting low tempers in the political fight between the two leaders as reporters note ongoing efforts to secure party cohesion.
The text quotes President Roosevelt praising Taft for the presidency and cites Nebraska figures praising Taft at Beatrice and Lincoln. It also discusses debt reduction under the state administration and endorses Taft for national leadership in 1908 and 1909.
Clayton, chosen as Permanent Chairman by Bryan’s camp, denounces President Roosevelt in a speech to the nation. The speaker questions why Democrats would oppose Roosevelt if they approve his policies, framing the remarks as an assault on Roosevelt’s integrity.
The term at court for the year 1004 for the Eighth Judicial district of Nebraska lists Erok and Roy as attenders with dates April 1 and October 6.
M M Warner visited from Lyons for last week’s races and to arrange the Old Sottlore picnic next month. Lyons Mirror reports Obas Sand and wife from Bernsy Bend near Dakota City Nebraska came Tuesday to visit John Young, our section boss.
Mrs McDonald of Sioux City sister of Mrs Leedom is visiting. Gertrude Leedom spends a week in Randolph with friend Edith Willey.
Geo Wilkins of Homer spent Sunday in Ponca with Mre W F Mikesell visiting Mrs John Mikesell. Rev Bray went to South Sioux City Wednesday to attend a Sunday school picnic.
Mr and Mrs Geof Adamsn and the former's mother and sister from Lincoln were passengers to Dakota City Tuesday. They own a cottage at Crystal Lake where they will stay for a couple of weeks.
Miss Myrtle Scott spent Wednesday in Sloan with her sister Mrs J B Chadwick. The Star notes that C H Chadwick has charge of J B Chadwick's drug store during his absence in Michigan.
Mr and Mrs Guy T Graves and their son Guy along with Mr and Mrs L L Ream and Miss Sue Hirsch spent Sunday at Crystal Lake with Dr Will K K Ream and family of Walthill who have camped at the lake for some time.
George Champion fishes Crystal Lake this week W E Winterringer travels to Dakota City for a short visit Mre Z M Baird and daughter Maggie visit Sioux City for relatives and friends.
Walthill Times notes E J Smith from Homer attended a Wednesday fishing trip. Dr and Mrs Ream's party returned from Crystal Lake with a fair day on the water and reportedly consumed all the fish caught by the group.
The Saskatchewan lumber office and shed are nearly finished in Lanigan. Work on the coal shed and elevator will begin soon. Mr Hager oversees the project and says the lumber building will be among the finest in the west with several improvements over last season. The yard is leveled, racks built, and the area fenced with a picket barrier.
Mr Herman of Homer Nebraska a longtime Dakota county resident visited Bronx City yesterday stating his large Homer general store recently burned. He plans to rebuild this fall aiming to start about the first of next month and predicts Dakota county will soon yield its largest corn crop in years despite wet weather slowing growth in May.
Thurston Gazette notes Joe Nash visiting Omaha for several days. Chas Pounds of Hubbard transacted business here last Friday. Harry Pounds and his son Teddy returned from Hubbard, visiting with Mr and Mrs W W Pounds south of town. Misa Helen Queen from Emerson was escorted to the country by a local, in search of a school. The writer jokes that the girls should let him work.
Emerson Enterprise reports W T E Sweeney of Presho sold a Pat Sweeney quarter section north of Emerson to Geof Forgan of Omaha for 50 dollars an acre. Henry L Butler, born 1856 in Indiana county, died July 19 after a paralytic stroke. he left a wife four sons three daughters and siblings. The funeral was at the Presbyterian church with Masonic rites, buried in Emerson cemetery.
Chase McCarthy and Will Kennedy led Ponca to a Sunday ball game against Jackson. Jackson defeated FE & W 16 to 3. Weekend travel included Bittenbender family returning from Jackson Lake. Walthill Indians and Newcastle slated to meet at Jackson soon in an Indian meet. Last Wednesday the home of C B Stading northwest of Ponca was dedicated with a dinner and a Lutheran sermon by Rev. German.
Guests lingered after a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Stading who announced their move to a new six room two story house on the site of the old building after Mr. Stading lost his previous home in a fall by the Ore. Neighbors joined in best wishes for prosperous years ahead.
Rosell Brown and Fannie E Tappen of Sioux City wed at 8 p.m. Monday at the Methodist parsonage with the bride’s parents present. The obituary notes Nattie O Noor born Norway 1878 died July 22 1908 in South Sioux City after tuberculosis confinement. funeral at Lutheran church led by Pastor Key E H Comba. She came to America 1900 married A A Pearson Sheldon Iowa 1901 moved to South Sioux City four years ago. leaves husband, mother Mrs Lars Sevataon Hills Minnesota, four sisters and three brothers. Mrs Pearson belonged to Lutheran church and Degree of Honor lodge.
Miss Florence Ryan daughter of JP Ryan and Clyde E Cashman were wed at St Patrick parish residence in a quiet ceremony. Rev Father M J O Kennedy officiated with Miss Helen Ryan as bridesmaid. Afterward a wedding supper was held at the Cushman home 418 South Idaho Street. The bride’s father is an invalid and could not attend. The couple will reside in Butte.
City visitors include Hubbard residents Fr English and Mary O Connor while Carl Anderson hosts promotions and groceries. A Sunday ball game between Jackson and Hubbard ends 28 to 41 with Hubbard’s Casey twirling. Several locals travel to Sioux City Storm Lake and other points.
Community chatter mentions Rob being drafted next year and market activity for manure spreaders. Visitors include Buck and Margaret Beatish from Omaha at Murphy home. Donohoe fished near Jackson Lake. Kenny family from Omaha spent time with Renze family. New ladies wrappers and kimonos at Carl Anderson’s. Mrs Herweg born in Salem visited BB Gribble home. Tom Gribble’s family visited Sunday. Maen to be held Sunday at 8. Anderson unloaded a steam threshing outfit and started the season at Sam Thorn's.
Jackson Christine Reif of Early Iowa visits the DF Waters home in Waterbury and a party at TJ Hartnett. Harvest dances planned for July 31 08 with Culligana orchestra. Reports on crops, families visiting, and local social events across Waterbury Blyburg and surrounding towns.
Will Leamer hosted threshers at home Tuesday while Walter Smith and Louis Herman drove to Sioux City Thursday. Miss Valda Queen of Emerson visited the B McKinley and HA Monroe homes Friday. Fred Braefelds returned from Oregon Thursday of last week after about a year away. Ray Mansfeld accompanied.
Wednesday evening last week a group of Salem youths attended a party at Helen Orr's home in Dakota City. Guy Sides and wife reported an enjoyable western trip, remarking Dakota County resembles the Garden of Eden. Addie Brides and family, who joined part of the outing, will travel westward after leaving the National Park. Mrs Robt Hileman and Mr Theo McGlashan visited Sioux City on Wednesday. The harvest season reduces news items, with several locals and visitors noted, including Mrs Paul A Katels and Miss Marie Martin at Luther Heikes' farm and Rev Von Hagen's Salem visit. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Leslie Bliven on Saturday, July 28.
First publication notice filing a petition in the district court of Dakota County Nebraska by Amanda Fueston against named defendants to quiet title to lots 2 through 18 in block 918 in Dakota City. Defendants and heirs named, answer required by August 44, 1908.
The village board resolves to construct new cement sidewalks on multiple blocks and lots in Imkote Olby Nebraska. It details precise alignment along east and south street edges, naming numerous lot numbers owners and heirs, with brick and board alternatives and compliance to village ordinance.
Pan Mey, clerk of the village board of Dakota City Nebraska, certifies that the board of trustees adopted a resolution July 14 1908 providing standing aid repairing s ke at the office of Pearl Mivey in Enid. Voting no none, carried, in Nebraka. Dated July 15 1908.
A long draft proposes amending Section 9 and 2 of Article 8 of the Nebraska Constitution to safeguard educational funds. It would require funds and their interest to remain in trust, invest only in specific securities, and be unavailable for transfer. A ballot question would ask voters to approve or oppose the amendment at the November election.
Nebraska voters will consider a joint resolution proposing amendments to Article six of the state constitution. The measure sets Supreme Court composition and terms, election timing, chief justice selection, salary levels, and gubernatorial appointment steps following adoption.
The notice lists low round trip fares to Portland Seattle Tacoma San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with slight increases for California and Puget Sound. A new Pacific north schedule claims to save one full business day. Eastern Resorts.
Mrs Louise Lewellyn of Powell South Dakota testifies her son Frank Snyder used Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills to cure a dreadful nerve headache and she recovered with a single dose. The Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana offers a money back guarantee on the first package.
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