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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1910
Page
5
Reports from Hull and nearby towns list residents visiting Rock Valley Orange City and Grange City. Ads promote fall suits, cheap watches, Xmas gifts, Munsing underwear and farm equipment with several locals making business trips and hosting visitors.
The notice urges young ladies to enter a piano prize race with a December 3 deadline. Even without winning the grand prize, entrants may receive a cash reward from 100 to 210 dollars for Lombard Piano choices. It hints at upcoming published lists of candidates and encourages swift participation.
Local ads offer Black Betticoats from 75 cents, post card albums from 30 cents, and coats for Misses and children to be closed out before December. Van Steenbergen Bros and John Kies were noted in Rosk Valley with stray remarks about travel and conquest.
The fragmentary column lists residents by name from Orange City and nearby towns, mentions visitors and travels to Rock Valley Havana and Jacksonville, and notes losses such as a horse. It references The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer subscriptions and includes casual society details and local commentary.
Local notes praise a fine fall season and report Larsen Concert Company performing at the Opera House tonight and Friday with 15 25 and 35 cent tickets. Other items include a stray hog claim, travel notices, a smallpox caution, and family medical updates.
The Youths Companion is praised as a meaningful Christmas present costing 1.75 dollars, offering a year of entertainment and uplifting thoughts. A free sample issue and a full year’s access accompany subscriptions, with 1910 issues sent after payment arrives.
Notice is hereby given that on November 7 1910 the county court appointed as Administrator of the estate of Gabe of A aH ZaeRicit Wek deceased located in Iowa. Creditors of the estate must present their claims and provide payment to the undersigned at Haven City. The administrator is Manis Wiese. Alliigent for estate details provided by VanQosiemont and Hospers.
Last week Condz sold Hotel Lincoln to Mr. William Snyder who now possesses it and will open to the public early next week. The Snyders have long resided in Sioux County and Mt. Vernon South Dakota, with Mrs. Snyder the daughter of seasoned hotel people. The Index joins local business leaders in welcoming the new owners and anticipates a strong reputation for the hotel among travelers.
The Wiese Sale drew about 600 attendees and nearly eight thousand dollars. A 1-year-old horse sold for 222 dollars, work horses to 195, cows to 50, heifers near 40, and calves to 9, reflecting strong demand and solid preparation by seller and buyers. In other local notes, carpenters work on G W Kensink’s new residence amid good weather. Pro baseball chatter includes a Lajoie at bat with a plate visit and a curious exchange about pitching strategy.
The Tamplin family and relatives from Tekamah Nebraska Denver Colorado Sheldon and Shelton gathered at the parental home in Hull for Thanksgiving. J W Tamplin and family arrived Wednesday night. Henry Rowe visited from Shelton. Henry Seeger discussed Thanksgiving cards and local ads with the Index office.
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