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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
7
A public meeting at the State Bank discussed funding a town mill and urged local residents to step forward or risk social stagnation. Also notes Hull baseball team lost to Doon 15 to 6 with a rough later stretch.
Hull and Orange City items report weather, markets, travel, mill interests, church repairs, school events, and social visits. Mentions Doon picnic, Spirit Lake excursion, rail fares, and local politics. Includes notes on residents Ada Follrich, J A Walters, Myra Stromner, Ruth Washburn, and public notices.
Local report details contentious ball games with Ireton invincibles visiting Orange City and Sioux Center. Friction over scheduling and venue. Hull and Sioux Center matches debated amid claims of biased management. fans expect fair play and a gesture of sportsmanship with flowers for winners.
On Wednesday June the Rath bone sisters host a lawn social at the home of Mr and Mrs P O Beckman from So Sleık until you retire for the night. Ice cream and cake available. Admission only one cent. Beckman Bros. Stock Shippers faced a snag south of Eat last week while moving hogs. Sidux Cen- is read as a fragment.
Election for major will be held Thursday evening at the Armory of Co EB with polls open from 8 to 10 o'clock. Ed Meshan has just returned from Minnesota after a two week stay. Nick Knewell leaves for Spencer on business to bid on a new elevator. Mr. Chase is expected August first to resume his old pulpit in the Cong. Still of Bigelow plans a visit.
A widow in Blue Earth Minnesota boasts a remarkable war record. Her husband and six sons served in the Union forces during the Civil War, all serving simultaneously. The veteran faces a pension of $12 monthly, plus $1 more per month for each son’s service.
A dispute erupts when a Sioux Center hog buyer expands into territory claimed by other county buyers. Beckman bids above Sioux Center prices, faces threats of retaliation, and contemplates defense with force if needed. Local district residents are listed for month ending June 15.
It is estimated the Government loses three millions weekly from tariff delay and workers lose ten times that amount in lost labor. Readers are urged to mail postal cards to U S Senators urging swift passage of a protective tariff law protecting American labor and industry. Address cards to Hon. William Allison and James L. Gear in Washington D C.
For Rent. a good house with a large bate area and land within a quarter mile of public schools. Apply at State Bank of Mull. WALLPAPER patterns and designs available at Dr Coads. vg Share. Latest.
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