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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
5
The Hull Index reports on visitors from Sheldon and Rock Valley, trains late due to a washout, and community happenings. It mentions weddings and travel to Linus City, town notes on fair days for children, and local business ads including embroidery, jewelry, and farming offers.
The editor Sawyer-Grice married Effie Grice of Cargill Charter Canada to Charles O Sawyer at Sioux City on July 18 1908. Mrs Sawyer, nee Misarice, moved to Hull a year ago and lives with Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs John Claxton who run a restaurant there. The ceremony was noted by local readers with Rev S R Really of the First Methodist Church officiating. The couple plans to stay at the Lincoln Hotel with youth leaders’ room ready for a suite.
A new line of up-to-date post cards arrived at the Index office this week and are now ready for inspection by readers and customers.
The Sheldon Fair organizers led by Mr. E. J. Tripp plan August 18 to 21 with a longer entry list and new features, including five free attractions and a popular band. Childrens day on August 19 offers free admission for under 14, while gambling or shady shows are barred.
Articles of Incorporation announce formation of Farmers Cooperative Association of Hull Iowa. It lists business scope including farm dairy products and merchandise, real estate, and building materials, with capital stock of 5000 dollars and 25 dollar shares, paid in before operations commence.
The document outlines corporate terms from June 20, 1903 to June 20, 1928, detailing a nine member board, election of officers, vacancies by special election, and restrictions on indebtedness. Initial officers listed include E. F. Klein as president and D. J. Vander Sechaaf as secretary, with others named. power to appoint a general agent is conferred and asset protection provisions stated. Dissolution requires two thirds shareholder vote, and no one may own more than ten shares. signatures from key members follow, with attestation and seal.
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