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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
4
Reports from townships indicate the Democratic county convention will be held earlier this year than last. Democrats discuss candidates, while Republicans prepare for a quicker convention. Local observers note Will Wells’ plans and Harry McElrose’s continued bid for clerk, with roosters referenced in a lighthearted exchange between papers.
The Iowa prohibition party names a complete slate including Malcomb Smith for Secretary of State from Lyon county, Edgar Brintnall for Auditor of Buchanan, J C Reed for Treasurer of Keokuk, J F Johns for Supreme Court Judge of Harrison, Samuel Nolmes for Attorney General of Ireemont, Bertha J Bowers for Clerk of Supreme Court of Union, Benjamin J Radcliff for Reporter of Supreme Court of Cherokee, long term Railroad Commissioner R M Dient of Washington, and short term A M Johnson of Dickingon. The platform mirrors the prior platform with an extra war clause and pledge of legacy government during the crisis. delegates from the WCTU pledge support.
Koert Hulzing aged about twenty eight from Holland, Illinois, drowned in the Rock River west of town after a day of bathing with two other Hollanders from Boston. The group had a keg with them and had been drinking. a cry for help was heard but rescue came too late. Hulzing had no close relatives in this country except a half sister in northern Minnesota. his father and two sisters remained in Holland.
A burial was held Monday at four o clock with interment in the cemetery south of town. The text urges members to boost A O U W membership, attend meetings, and contribute to a weekly column. It defines a Workman as a useful, diligent member who supports the lodge’s fraternal and financial duties.
Lowa tity of Dubuque Iowa September 1 1868 at 11 am calls voters to unite for a Republican state convention to nominate officers and transact business. Delegates: one per county plus two hundred votes or more for Shaw in 1897. Big Four counties totals listed. committee signatories H G McMillan Herman Rep State Committee and M Treynor Secretary.
Contends manufacturers raise prices to cover wartime tax while some firms such as Allen's Stearns and Jayne pay the tax themselves. Criticizes Hood Ayer Bucklen for inflating costs, urges buyers to favor patriotic makers. Advertises Silver Balm for horses and rewards for a sore neck case. Mentions Rock Valley Iowa dealer H H Pember. Concludes with a quip on expert verdicts and American heroes.
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