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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
7
Whetted by a week of community happenings Humboldt area notes a June 14 picnic and a big bowery dance, school and church activities, rate changes, and local obituaries. Notable mentions include graduation events, marriage licenses, property sales, and preparations for the upcoming celebration with speeches, games, and prize givings.
The Modern Woodmen of America plan their annual picnic on June 14 with a grand parade and a wrestling match between Frank Goldh of Iowa and Mr. Rooney of Chicago. The event includes drills, tug of war, and a bowery dance after a large dinner under a tent. Maria Hindle Dusty Casey dies after typhoid and long illness, leaving ten children. Also notes on local marriages, a drowned boat incident, and a postmaster warning about mail safety.
Humboldt hosts a citizens meeting to decide celebration plans for the Fourth. An executive committee was formed to appoint subordinate committees and oversee arrangements. A Sioux City excursion is advertised for June 1 at 2.10, and a detailed report on local school dedication, residents moving away, and a commencement program at Thimbout High School is provided with remarks on patriotism and local figures.
The God Templars announce an ice cream social at the Marcellus site along Air Line Road, 31g miles north of Humboldt, this Friday evening in June. Those needing rides should meet at S. W. Bull’s at 7 o’clock. all are invited regardless of affiliation.
Advertisement pages promote J. H. Rine & Son atlas and Womens wrappers with new heavy lines. Local notices include rewards for a lost merchant pipe, upcoming ice cream social to benefit library books, and fresh pricing for farm goods from area merchants. Also promoting Weeks Break Up a Cold Tablets and various sales in Rutland Iowa.
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