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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
5
Lyon county announces the Fourth Annual Fair at Rock Rapids on August 31 and September 1 2 1909 with events and exhibits planned.
The funeral of Mrs Beckman, born 1822 in Baden Baden, Germany, followed a short home service at 2:30 pm and a 3:00 pm Presbyterian service officiated by Rev. des Sraith. Pallbearers included Floyd Spencer and George Bester Wes ley. She rests at Hope Cemetery beside her husband Roger Svell. Her children Fred, Godfrey, Henry, Frank, Mia, and Mrs. Robert Schoeneman survived. she died July 21 1908 after years of illness, had moved from Catholic roots to Evangelical Lutheran and then to Congregational and Presbyterian unions.
The Beckman family expresses gratitude to those who helped during the illness and after the death and burial of their mother. Special thanks to all who offered aid and sympathy. signed by Godfrey Beckman Hexix Beckman Rost Scuoenemann.
Iowa Worm Powdery from Nymeyer Gerrit Kloek and George Lewis arrived from town Monday. Fern stitch leaf ferns for sale at 25 cents each, apply at the Index office. Mrs. L. C. Fie visited Hull area from Alten over the past week. Many buyers from last month had used Town Worm Powder before. Nuf said.
The 43rd National Encampment of the G. A. R. will be held in Salt Lake City Utah from August 9 to 14 1909. Routes via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offered with low round trip fares in effect August 5 to 8. Passengers urged to consult local agents for details on routes and services.
Milling wheat prices show 1.10 market rate with 112 cord and 58. Henry 2 ty oats at 6.7 percent noted. Prices reflect regional market activity for grain commodities and futures.
Alfred Murray visited on business from Boyden. Father Cooper of Alvord said mass at the Catholic church Monday. Readers urged to donate car rants. Lubbers came from Orange City for a visit. Mrs. B densen of Alton visited here. Miss Jacoboa of Newkirk stayed with the Grens. Mrs. E C Weir and Maggie Putnam visited at George. Dr Ogg and family from Orange City visited Demons home. Ogg stayed awhile. Mayor Henry walks streets with cane. city scales cared for. Jack recovering well. Henry Kloek brought cattle from Sioux City and sold to local farmers for feed.
Sioux City hosts the Interstate Live Stock Fair the week of September 20 with a program promising a stronger showing. Dan Patch and Minor Heir will race for a world record at Mizzou Park on September 21, drawing national attention alongside Des Moines and Lincoln in daytime games.
Nymeyer and Lee advertise a powder that protects chicks from lice while being harmless to them. The notice notes close pricing and mentions printing work for a local region. A variety of names and places appear in the fragmentary item, including references to Orange City area business and real estate men.
A long column of community items from Rock Valley details visits by George Handling and others, weddings, funerals, and local happenings. Stories include travels of Mrs H C Baumann, sicknesses, horse mishaps, and a humorous ball game between married and single men ending 18 to 10 with an injury to George Handling.
Low fare tickets from stations on this railway to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake City and more on sale daily until September 30 Return tickets valid until October 31 Stop overs and route choices Complete information including train service railroad and sleeping car fares routes and descriptive folders free A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago 23 25
Misa Margaret VerSteeg visited Jayden last Friday afternoon. Mrs Green and daughter Mary attended the funeral of Mrs Gerrit Mouw in Orange City. Grandma Schieneman traveled from Sheldon this week to spend time with her children. Harry Beckman came from Davie for several days due to his grandmother's death and burial. John VandenBerg transacted business at Council Bluffs last week after traveling with Robert Miller. Notice on property rights and ditching rights by N DeRuyter, A A Rooser S Wes tra, Sr Joe Jackson Hull Iowa.
Harry Stuurman and family attended the golden wedding of Mrs Stuurman’s parents in Orange City on Tuesday. Taken up calves announced. owner may claim by proving ownership and paying damages and notice costs. John Van Slooten referenced.
Real estate listings show multiple farms around Sioux County with 40 to 320 acres, some near town or miles out, featuring new buildings, schoolhouses, and improvements. Prices range from 73 to 160 per acre with easy payment terms offered by L. E. Smith, agent.
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