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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
7
The Nebraska State Board of Managers orders an auditorium for 4500 seats, to be built west of the administration building on the side hill. It will host Librati's Grand Military Band and a 60 member Concert company including 18 opera singers, with national speakers invited for public use.
Hiram Baker and his mother visited the 0 W Baker home over Sunday. George Champion fished at Crystal Lake the past week and returned home Monday evening. Mrs ET Antrim of Coleridge visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Lemon at St James during the past week.
J W Olbrey rode the Sunday morning train to Council Bluffs for a short visit before leaving for San Francisco to witness the fleet's welcome.
Hubbard visitor Nels Anderson came Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs William Myers traveled from Sioux City Wednesday evening and stayed several days for business and pleasure. Ponca Journal reports Martinsburg items: Mrs Murphy attended the wedding of her sister Miss Georgia Cassell last Saturday in South Sioux City. Mrs Caswell, who had been keeping house for her father Mr Martin, returned to her home in South Sioux City Wednesday.
In Oakland Independent, J A Singhaus presided over a case in which John Priest faced charges of introducing liquor on the reservation. United States Marshal John F Sides led the prisoner’s transport. Priest was bound over to the grand jury and placed under a $1,200 bond before being moved to Omaha jail. Minnie Beardsheour wed Andrew Jacobson in Dixon county, a union witnessed by Rev George Bray. Minnie, a former Dixon County teacher, married the Dakota-born farmer, who owns land together with his wife.
Lyons Mirror reports Mrs Canfield Phillips returned from Omaha after cancer surgery. Cyclone damage east of Thurston impacted Jos Nash’s rental property. RC Caulk active in western state real estate and trades for Hi C Linafelter’s livery stable. Postoffice inspector W H Thompson visited Enterprise headquarters and noted Otis Robinson’s money order shortage resolved with bondmen not pursuing prosecution.
In South Sioux City, JM Flynn and JB Ennis each filed petitions to run liquor emporiums. The town council on Tuesday rejected Ennis petition due to concerns about his past conduct. A council meeting with officers including the treasurer, marshal, and street commissioner was held to discuss the licensing issue.
Sioux City Journal reports the Bun ter Browns beat a South Sioux City team 5 0. OJ OConnor Jr 27 of Homer Neb dies in New Mexico after a ranch accident. Interurban plans stir Dakota City officials as leaders press for Sioux City rail links. Local notices include fire injury at Francisco district school and community events plans.
Nellie Heeney of Nacora and Patrick Jones visited town while Jeff P Rockwell came through. The Anchor Grain company marketed hogs Saturday and carloads moved by Carl Anderson and others. Saloons secured annual licenses. various locals and visitors from Pawnee City to Kenosha were noted with market prices for hogs and produce.
Miss Kathleen O'Connor returns for her brother's funeral as neighbors and relatives travel from Sioux City Dakota City Rosalie Grand Forks and Alamogordo NM. J O'Connor Jr died of consumption with his wife and two children left to cope in sorrow. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mcionaugh of Lemars visits town with horses enroute to Rosasbud 80. Superintendent Mary Quinn visited Homer schools last Friday. Katie accompanies her home and stays until Sunday. A Wynot Nebr game ended 10 to 8 against the boys who returned Saturday afternoon after a dance. The Hughs comedians left for New Castle and Wynot. Maggie Murray wins the most popular young lady contest with a 27-piece silver set. George Blessing returns from Allen after visiting relatives. Vernie Smith of Ponca spent Sunday with relatives. Goss Murray and Leo McCormick left Monday for Montana heading west.
Mrs McCormick learns Leo left town and officers are held, Jamen returns by noon train. No ball game due to a broken grenade. Mrs O Neill of Sioux City visits and repairs property. Various locals reported ill, traveling, or meeting. a May 8 musical event by St Catharine academy clans lists many participants and performances.
Old timers recall records of cold springs as residents recount weekly visits and gatherings. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Hapeman from Colorado. Homer visits. a balloon metaphor on divorce. several callers from Dakota City and Pennsylvania. typhoid and measles illness cases. a large Sioux City audience watching Des Moines’ scoreless game. a county education visit by Mary V Quinn and Margaret Quinn. a house party hosted by Amy and Horace Culberthon. market news via Crop Reporter. Harland Bridenbaugh earns Morningside football honors for academic and athletic excellence.
A garbled column recounts an mix of stories and quips from a university lecture and social anecdotes. It mentions a Chicago matron at a musical, a legal exchange involving Lord Guillamore, a misdelivered grip joke, and a satirical portrait of Hetty Green detailing her vast wealth and personal unhappiness.
A feature profile of Hetty Howland Robinson Green, titled mistress of finance, noting her immense wealth of possibly 100 million dollars. The piece describes her entry to National Chemical Bank, influence over bankers, railroad magnates, and directors, and her power in directing corporate destinies from a brass barred window desk.
A reader letter to the Chileags Tribune exposes alleged misconduct by help agencies. The writer claims some agencies mislead youths seeking work, fabricate references, and pair with disreputable employers to trap workers into paying fees for nonexistent or short‑lived positions.
A girl Nell on Cani tol hill shares a Monday scene with Nell the washerwoman. The telephone prank leads to a blush and the washerwoman’s sly remark about a “big one,” with playful teasing and mistaken identity.
Snakes use their hoods as weapons of intimidation during contests but overdeveloped hoods now threaten snakes. In a fight, a hooded snake overextends and loses balance, allowing a mongoose or certain birds to seize and kill the snake by tearing the neck area.
Miss Blondlock defends hair color against claims of bleaching while Miss Ravenwing admits spreading the rumor. London Telegraph coverage notes tensions in royal circles and social gossip.
A fragment quotes a man asking Bilking for ten pounds after an old man refused him his daughter. The dialogue satirizes impatience and wishes on women to live long without aging.
Notice is given that by default on a chattel mortgage dated August, 1907, filed October 2, 1907, in Tin Kota County Nebraska, Jennie Violy Mixer mortgaged to Frank Hendricks to secure a debt with 8 percent interest. Demand and legal action have been made. property described as a frame house in Colman Junction, Dakota County, Nebraska, will be sold at a public auction on May 11, 1908 at 6:00 PM at the auction site noted. Frank Mixs by agent I L. Rockwell.
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