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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
4
Special Correspondent reports a baby birth at the John Kri zengs home. Doings include Dries Swarts on the street, influenza attack on Rev. Lalbera, visits by locals from Orange City, and a string of personal notices. The first Sioux County postal savings bank opening with no deposits yet. Town scenes include Mr. and Mrs. DePree touring, lawn mishap, and notable potato displays by Van Strenbergen Bros.
Last week Orange City Academy swept the boys 114 to 18 after a strong showing by our team. The girls lost 15 to 7 as they gain experience against a seasoned squad. Sioux Center opened 9 to 4 at halftime but surged in the second half, drawing much enthusiasm.
Mrs. John Meyers was at Sheldon between training Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. F. M. Miller went to LeMark to visit the Robert Miller home. We understand hail fell considerably just west of Perkin. Sunday morn ag Master Orville Hodge was over from Doon visiting last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Jennie Salie visited Sheldon on Saturday. Elien Lubbers left for Michigan to visit relatives. A dance at Matlock drew a crowd. A baby girl was born at the H Weidhuisen home south of town Sunday evening. J. C. Pryde reported his mother improving in Fau Claire. Local clergy attended Iowa Classes in Orange City. Jake VanderStouwe builds a cement block Electric Light building for Veen Schotto Brothers. Various residents visited Sioux City and Sheldon. Postmaster B. H. Tamplin died this afternoon. Wiersma, VerMeer, and others were in town for business. Veenschoten Bros. begin wiring the business district. P. J. Bervisse to BF No. 2. Emmet Winter mantle to Route No. 1. George Vicker from Morningside greeted locals. INDEX office hires new hand W. C. Barnes.
MetHoorat Ertacoran church outlines Sunday schedule with sermons on Some Things We May Know. Evening service follows, featuring Maytelle Reimann solo and Edith Winch antheta. Youth guidance told to carry a lantern after sunset. Christian Endeavor at 6 39 pm discusses Jeer tones learned.
Madison South Dakota postmaster requests Art Canfield move to Britt Iowa. Arts remains employed by the M M and St Paul and is making good. Community notes include donations from Nellie Sullivan Charles Hunt Mrs A Lynhorst and others to support the INDEX.
A reader named Fred Lensink writes from Effingham on October 16 1911 praising The Index weekly for prompt delivery and news, noting good weather and rain while expressing interest in local happenings and informing Turner and Keish readers to catch up.
Fine cut glass pieces offered at low prices, marked to pell, promising long lasting value as ornaments. The seller notes cut glass retains market value like diamonds and assures buyers they cannot miss a good purchase.
Mrs Nelson of Rock County Minnesota prepares a move toward Sioux City with remarks on regional ties. The note mentions A James Nelson and Daisy C Cox marrying at First Reformed Church, while workers and visitors from Boyden Chicago Perkins and Pullman shops shape community chatter as the era’s mobility continues.
Proposals for installing a 3 10 foot section cast iron steam boiler with all pipe fittings and labor in Hull Iowa public school building will be received by the secretary at his office until 7 30 p m November 10 1994. The board may reject any bids and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. For more information write or call the committee chair.
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