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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
2
A Washington letter surveys pre election tensions among Progressive and Republican factions. It notes delays, secretaries and appointments, and speculation about a president elect’s plans. The piece reflects public uncertainty on transit policy and confidence in postmaster general remarks.
Rock Valley reports Monday visits by local figures including Poutminster A W Hakes and attorney Chas A Walhol. Yale motorcycle sale to Herman Keit and Will Welgersdyke of Chandler Minn. several residents travel to Des Moines Ayrshire and Doon for business and visits. Local illness updates mention Mrs Gerrit Velnboom and Col A J Warren. improvements hoped for Mrs Langan. Jussie Schmonsma returns to Manrique. Lane Valder Lugt moves to Doon. Minard weighs in on grippe. Jeannette Jongewaard noted as Orange City recorder.
A mixed local item sheet reports a February 2 death of Harmelink wife of Joha Harmelink, leaving nine children and a husband. It covers church notices, visits from relatives, community events, injuries, and upcoming services. The piece mentions school, church, and social milestones across Sheldon, Sioux Center, and nearby towns.
Attorney I N McIntire recently returned from a business trip to Wheeling Virginia. Mrs Glaude VenderBeck and Hittle son spent Sunday with relatives at Ashton. Frances Knittle of Sioux City visits sister Mrs Jacob Hospers. Flossie Sullivan guests at Mrs William Stevens near Rock Valley. Mr and Mrs C B Ruby of Lemars guests in Sheldon. Girl’s Mission Band meets at Mrs A Struyl’s home. John Harth of Davison Brothers Sioux City visits maternal home in East Sleepers. The Divarey at Sleepers Opera House drew a crowd Tuesday evening. Mrs Stockwell went to Cherokee for a visit.
Nettinga and Kooiker announce readiness to perform any and all dray transfers entrusted to them and solicit part of your dray work. They commit prompt completion and broad service scope in carrying out loading and transport tasks as arranged with customers.
Mina Lilith Gentes, the recently resigned principal of the foe shiple school, left for Ames after a period at the institute. A reception followed with several gifts and refreshments as the community acknowledged her service during the school year. The event celebrated her departure and the upgraded esteem of the district’s public schools.
A crowded local column records numerous Sunday and Friday visitors from Sioux City and Rock Valley to Orange City and Carmel. It notes illnesses, a hospital visit, real estate changes, a fatal death near Rock Valley, a bank board meeting, auto accident injuries, school events, and various social visits with names such as Miss Genevieve Beyer, Miss Effie Brock, and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Mouw appearing among many others.
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