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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
13
Local news recounts moves and visits including C M Smith to Perau house and Dr Bell family moving to Chicago by May 1. Mentions J R Elliott from Sheldon handling matters, missionary society gathering, Epworth League musicale announcement, Lew Boggess moving to Alvord, and various social events and notices across the community. A memorial service planned for Frances E B Willard and revival meetings note evangelist Rev McIntosh.
The First Assistant Postmaster General directs higher box rents effective April 1 1898 with increases of 20 cents per quarter for call boxes 35 cents for small lock boxes and 50 cents for medium boxes. Hawarden Iowa faced protests as the department notes existing rates were unfairly low compared with other offices. Deputy Perry Heath confirms the new schedule and urges collection at the raised rates.
A Texan named Will Mayes died while blasting a rock cut at the Quinn farm one mile west and five miles north of Rock Valley. After a failed blast left gas and smoke, he descended again, triggering another explosion and succumbing within seconds. Rescue took about two and a half hours. An inquest was held the same night. Mayes had worked locally for years and was reportedly survived by a mother and other relatives in Davenport. The body was interred at Inwood on Wednesday.
In Rock Valley on Monday ninety eight votes were cast and the union caucus ticket was elected in full with no contest. KH Rounds received nearly forty scratch votes for city clerk. The new officers include Mayor H Schemmer Clerk A A Roberts Treasurer J C Witzthum Assessor M B Smith and Councilmen C W Carter H B Pember. The council will meet next Wednesday to qualify.
A terse note from THE John mentions J Wein and a reference to a rat in a class context. No additional details provided.
Mrs Forbes visited Hull Friday and Albert Cuspert, a longtime resident, appeared on streets early this week. John Roskamp wins painting contract for four Grant township schoolhouses. Al Howe and wife of Rock Valley consult Dr Brink in Boyden. A small fire scare sparked by firecrackers nearly caused a blaze, thwarted by a larger boy. Will Shimp, Jr. heads to the Dakotas to raise potatoes. Memorial services for Col Davidson postponed to Sunday 11 AM. Rev Acheson to lead U P church service. Rev Best of Breton aids with communion. three join church by profession of faith. Fred Cole narrowly escaped a fall down a 90 ft well near Tinmersburg, injuring his back but recovering with a doctor’s help.
Rodway drove near Rock Valley on Wednesday as farmers rush to seed. Liveryman M C Fisk returned from eastern Iowa after a three week visit. John Slack's infant is improving after a week of illness. A social hop at P A Miller’s Tuesday night drew praise. Harris & Co added a refrigerator, offering fresh butter. W O Miller and Qre Gore attended a Rock Valley dance, reporting a lively time. Town well work advances, uncovering hard-head rock at about 15 feet and now at 35 feet. Prairie schooners and covered wagons bound for South Dakota are common. Immigration appears to be rising across the state. Sioux Falls group plans to meet April 1 to discuss development and immigration policies.
School notes from Rock Valley Iowa list pupils absent and present in various grades. Several new pupils join Miss Hesse and Miss Peterson classes, with several named. The eleventh grade finished a general history exam, and local letters note two advertising names and a post office notice.
Mrs. K L Stickney is quite sick. F G Bennett returned from Larchwood Friday. Lizzie Solen sewing at J M Stickney’s. Bert Mullinberg made an overland trip to Hudson Saturday. N E Perry of Bowden visiting last Friday. Rose Kelly of Alvord visiting this week. Mrs George of Hull a pleasant Perkins caller last Thursday. Mr Haggie went to Rock Rapids to visit children. Most farmers sowing with hopes for a good crop. Mr Van Hull ill with lung fever. Dr Owens of Aull attending. Born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Hacket a baby boy. mother and child doing nicely. Jas Lundie of Rock Valley resigning for New York. Estella Stickney to Cedar Falls State Normal. Mrs Mary Miller of De Smet came to help attend sick father D O Gardner. Will Cable’s team broke loose while watering and headed toward Hudson. Marriag e: Chas Ross and Cora Maltby wed at bride’s parents with Rev Kershaw officiating. Locals wish them long life and happiness. Miss Emma Lundie begins spring term. home with Mr and Mrs Caale. Patrons hope Miss Dundie stays several terms.
The Town Board of Equalization will meet in Henry Schemmer's office next Monday April 4 1898 for the transaction of such business as a property assessment may require. W. Coorort, Assessor.
A dense run of city ads lists Toy Bar Subscriptions at Business Pointers, brooms at The Novelty Store, farm loans at State Bank, J P Orcutt seeds and perfumes, Foppe's Pioneer Store heavy winter goods at cost, ready made waists at Doherty Healey, Knapp's Pharmacy perfumes seeds prescriptions and wallpaper, Dr J J Grout visiting Hotel Handy April, and assorted second hand wheels, bulls, wares, and trade offers. mentions Sioux City Daily Tribune sale, grain exchanges, and bankable notes at 8 percent.
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