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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
5
A Boy Den Reporter critique sparks a Hull parish stir with accusations of libel and defamed reputations. The piece targets Walter Beyers and local traders amid a fire at J W Loggess Jr's barn in Rock Valley.
The town's fire brigade fought a blaze that engulfed a barn and spread to the lumber yard of Mr. Tupper. Estimated losses ran to about 3100 for Tupper with 900 in insurance, and about 300 for Mr. Bogness who had no coverage. A hearse and a new phaeton owned by Bogness were destroyed.
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Sioux and Lyon Counties will hold its annual meeting in Bull Sioux County on June 5 1994. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Wednesday featured a ball game between the Academy and High School teams with the High School winning 18 to 13. The crowd at Rock Valley watched races and events as Hull supporters claimed victory.
The past week brought unseasonable heat with temperatures near ninety and frost lines in some areas. Winds caused evaporation of surface moisture while rainfall was generally insufficient. Frosts and freezing temps on the 4th and 2th damaged gardens grapes and fruit. hay crops shrink with drought though corn acreage increased and looks promising.
Local items note church plants for sale at Globe Meat Market and various visits and visits by notable residents. Mentions include W H Anghes of Ireton visiting Joe Dayton, Grandmother Ames visiting friends, and a water works vote with a 200 majority. The Southern Sty changes hands, and Old Settlers Picnic set for June 2 with Col. Darnell to deliver oration.
Local items report visits by doctors and lawyers, political planning in Sioux County, and Decoration Day observances. Hull hosts a red pebhexa convention plans, Doon Press sale, and Ikequol stock shifts. Memorial Day and church lectures are announced along with local business updates and crop condition notes.
An 1894 notice lists Bran for sale at Beckmas and various retailers. It touts Dr. Sawyer's Pastilles for headaches, wallpaper designs at Anderson and Knapp, paints and brushes, millinery by Miss Schoenauers, and J. W. Stil and Son furniture. It announces Chicago Milwaukee St Paul excursion tickets sale with dates May 29 and 30 and return by May 31.
Mrs B I Matthews offers dress making services at reasonable prices covering all types of garments with careful workmanship and reliable finishes.
A local notice from W. Schlossien of Ball, Iowa promotes a shop offering car pet weaver services and warp items in stock. The ad claims low prices and directs customers to a location one block north and a half block east of the Academy building.
A public notice describes a major Northern Iowa summer resort program at Clear Lake Park with lectures by renowned speakers, gospel meetings, camp, concerts, and other attractions led by Prof W L Weeden. The Hotel Oaks will host events from May 10, and local merchants advertise ground feed and medical remedies available locally.
Janes Vickers, proprietor, announces light and heavy harness made from celebrated No 1 Oak leather guaranteed to be the best. All work warranted.
Ballard and Holmes open a European restaurant to serve the eating public. The menu features a full line of confectionery, fresh cakes pies buns bread and seasonal fruits.
The second lot of new styles in dress goods and ladies shoes has just arrived. Everyone wants the latest fitting and best wearing styles and they sell at sight. A new clothing line is up to the times. Beckman Wintermantel & Rowe.
Latest patterns and designs available at De Couds Drug Store with new stock for home interiors.
Enquire at State Bank of Hull.
A. G. Carver advertises dozen or more fancy carpet patterns woven rapidly on short notice. Located on Alain Street offering warp on hand and low prices for all kinds of carpet weaving.
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