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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
12
Local notes recount Warren family antics, candidate lists, and shop ads. Readers saw visits from John Schaap, Gerrit VerSlula, and Rev. Hyink, with wedding bells for John Burgers and Maggie Vanat Pigeg. The Sioux Center and Hull communities share band plans, fashion updates, and classed notices amid regional chatter.
The school names staff for the coming year with principal J. Ludwickeor and assistants including Margaret Aitken and Elba Slater. It notes experienced graduates, discipline changes, and room allocations. Local items mention new jewelry arrivals at Van Steenbergen, and visits by Will VanDerKooi, Rev. Smith, and others, along with funeral attendance and property purchases in Wright County.
Dennis Toohey of Sheldon came to town on business and forgot to call at the Index office a rare omission. A special rate of 2.10 for one year of The Index and The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer is promoted. Reverend A. W. DeJonge and his mother went to Sioux Center for Rev Lubbers installation and Mrs Reitama’s visit. An invitation arrives to attend Rock Valley’s new school dedication next Monday, signaling pride in the new Rock Valley building and a note that Hult should have one equal to it.
The report notes Mildred Shimp placed first in the Sheldon Fair examination papers competition and praises her work. Harriet Shimp took second prize in needlework with a younger rival winning first. The text commends the Shimp family and Hull public shant’s efficiency.
At Engelwood Minnesota on August 20 1910 Rev S C Nettenga spoke words that joined John VandeBerg and Alice Nettenga in marriage The Index editor lauded the bride as a fine young woman and the groom as a good natured man They returned to Hull Tuesday evening and will live in the new home on Mrs VandeBergs property once finished The Index hopes for a happy bright future for the couple.
New fall suits at Mrs Schweiger s Read those local items on the last page. Joe Putnam and wife were in Hull Saturday for pleasure and business. Miss Myrtle Smith returned Friday from an enjoyable visit at White. B Kracht has purchased a farm near Sanborn and will move in spring. J A Carpenter and son from Beloit were over Sunday visitors at Hull. Peter Westra Sr. is having new buildings put up on his farm south of town. Mrs Schaap returned to Orange City earlier this week. Rev B DeJonge and family visited Rev A W De Jonge in Sioux Center Tuesday. Mrs Earl Miller arrived from the wear Saturday evening. Earl and family at Alfred Beckman residence. Bertha, Mastera Lewis, and Stuart Vender Schaap visited at Sawyer home and returned to Newkirk Saturday. Lain Heemakirk and family arrived from Faulk County SD to Hull relatives and friends for a welcome visit.
Henry Mouw of Orange City visited with Misa Tees link near Hespe rs to support a contestant. A 310 gold locket and chain prizes and extra votes race on the piano and gold watch proposition draw attention as Mrs Jake Westra and children return home after visiting Rock Valley and George.
The pastor will preach next Sunday at 11:00 A M in the Presbyterian church on Victory Through Christ. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor meet at usual hours. Evening service at 8:00 P M with MEL Church. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 8 P M. Everyone is invited to all services.
Mr and Mrs L H Lickle and Master Fred Beckman left Hull for Jefferson Oregon. They will pause en route for visits with many friends. Mr Lickle long resident of Hull and Mrs Lickle known for social work and wide acquaintance in North Western Town. A large group from W R G and other societies saw them off at the depot wishing a safe journey and prosperity in their new home.
Mrs John Techen visits relatives in St Peter Minnesota while Walter Winkier from Laverne Minnesota works in Sioux County for the fall season. Christian Reformed church members enjoy a missionary picnic in Langhout grove west of town today.
Hull beat Doon 8 to 4 after a double header the previous day. Alten’s nine fell 2 to 1 to Hall with Brown pitching all nine. They then lost 7 to 2 at Sioux Center, claiming umpire bias. Ducky’s shop dealt with wind after the trip home. Hull hosts Hawarden next. Dr H DeMots and family visited Hull from Sioux Center.
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