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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
2
The Pennsylvania Railroad payroll lists 430 men with over 40 years of service and one worker who has drawn pay for 66 years. A closing portrait of Washington and other historical notes appear, while reports mention a driver charged with speeding and various literary and civic references.
The Bluff woman Ernest E Hart left a will filed for probate in February. The widow Clara Hebbington Hart inherits all property absolutely before distributions to their children Henry Hart Eldred Hart and Tara Hart. The will directs cashing estate into first mortgage real estate and U S bonds held in trust until children reach 23. Investments favor industrial and mining stocks with safeguards for deceased children’s shares. The widow is to oversee interest and principal collections with fidelity to clients prior to her own and her children's interests.
In Burlington a large tank exploded at the roundhouse injuring three men. Charles Kalb died, John Shupp and Werbert Zoller were hurt. Marshalltown marries two soldiers’ home staff. Estherville buys a poor farm. Fort Dodge fund drive seeks 80,000 for a new church. Other items include a failed fraud case dismissal in Marshalltown, a fatal burn in Traer, tank work in Logan, mail letters found near Mason City, and several local notices and accidents across the state.
A British and American report outlines progress in wood pulp to substitute for silk and cork, with Europe noting 1400 workers at firms producing jars. Edward Townsend in New Jersey gains political clout, while Dr. Bergius refines artificial coal using high temp and pressure. A Galveston oyster-shell concrete project touts cheaper material, and diverse notes cover agriculture, transport, and science developments.
Wm Neal longtime Ida county cornetist and English immigrant who joined Queen Victoria's Palace band in 1837 died at his daughter's home after a pneumonia illness. Born 1821 in Buckingham England he came to America in 1845 aboard a sailing vessel, faced tragedy at sea when a child died mid ocean, and later settled near Cascade in Dubuque county. He was remembered for a retentive mind recalling 19th century events and his years in music. He left grandchildren and a great grandchild. The funeral was set at a local cemetery.
John Carr, a noted swindler active in various towns, was arrested in Fresno California while trying a worthless check. Authorities say he has swindled victims out of about 200000 across his career and used multiple disguises and aliases. He faces a California charge and potential six year sentence.
Mara Ev. Feb. 10 report says Lily Lawrence Carlier James Deveney and Fay indicted after disclosures by two 14 year old girls. They pleaded not guilty and their trial was set for February 11. Defendants will seek continuances. James Gardner and Clarence Warner, implicated in the same cases, are out on bail.
Belle Plaine Iowa reports F H Wearr, a Republican candidate, severely ill from erysipelas after a fall. Doctors from Chicago and Cedar Rapids recommended amputation of the right leg, the only path to life, with recovery prospects now described as promising.
Des Moines reports a bipartisan Iowa subcommittee advancing road reform aimed at a state highway commission. The plan envisions centralized supervision, a state engineer, contract letting, and streamlined bookkeeping while dropping the one mill tax idea. Brockway will sponsor in the House and Balkesut in the Senate.
The Iowa legislature considers a bulky substitute for workers compensation by the state commission. The Wrightman bill sets death compensation at 3000 dollars and exempts farmers, with 5 percent wage-based injury pay. Hearings will start after printing. debate centers on private vs state or company funding.
The Iowa House passed a trial divorce bill proposing a one year cooling off period with possible dismissal if couples reconcile. It also approved Whitney’s bill requiring a unanimous Supreme Court vote to strike down laws, and a bill adding an extra juror to trials with a minimum of 13 jurors. Other items include roads policy and legislative rules changes.
Des Moines reports that the proposed compromise on changes in Armies Town City and Cedar Falls courses of study failed. The senate education committee rejected a two year open period and a special commission saying it would politicize and chaos the schools. A 4 pm meeting with the state board and institution reps was planned. Farmers Elevator and Farmers Lumber of Des Moines declare 10 percent dividends for 1822 with 432000 bushels of grain handled.
Des Moines report predicts committees will advance major measures before March 1 with brief debates and short adjournments for constituent discussion. Trade of support among groups is noted over education, highway, and liquor bills amid cautious committee activity and anticipated seating of Kimball in Pottawattamie County.
Des Moines Iowa February 1 1930 Both Sac City and Perry filed formal applications for normal schools in the Iowa legislature Daw son of Cherokee introduced a bill to place the Eldora and Mitchellville industrial schools under separate management They are now under the state board of control Speaker Cunningham criticized committees as soldiering and urged faster reporting of bills Representative Brackway said road bills overwhelm his committee
Senator Schrupp of Dubuque introduced a bill in Des Moines to amend the Moon law. The proposal changes the allocation of saloons from one per 1,000 residents to one per 100 legal signers on a petition of consent.
In St Paul court Manemann sues Chicago & Great Western for 6000 for injuries in Minnesota last August as a brakeman on an engine. LeGrand Goff fracturing skull after horse spill. Estherville sale of the Tilsworth ranch for 275000 dollars. Davenport flood death confession and other small-town incidents and civic notes.
Des Moines officials announce a February hearing by the municipal committee at Town House to discuss platoon system and reforms. Concurrently plans for congressional district realignment move Monona Dickinson Clay and Buena Vista from the Eleventh to the Tenth district, reshaping local representation. A fire damages part of the Homestead Publishing building in Des Moines, with initial injuries reported.
Keokuk based Mississippi Power Company says it will operate as a wholesale electricity supplier with no plans for new transmission lines beyond those near Burlington and St. Louis. It prefers selling power to large distributing points and will not retail to consumers directly.
Gray county residents push permanent road work without waiting for a state highway commission. Spencer Commercial club raises funds and coordinates, offering to gravel main roads into Spencer. County supervisors consider buying gravel pits while farmers pledge free-reams to haul gravel for a productive summer project.
North Fort Dodge residents petition the board of education for a new school as First ward facility proves inadequate. The Wahkensa school cost 50000 and the Duncembe project similar in cost will be ready next September. The board discusses a possible 11006 levy to cover rising expenses from city growth.
Fort Dodge hosts a series of conventions starting February 17 through March 11 including the Iowa State Drainage association February 17 18 and the Northwest Iowa Teachers association February 26 27 28 and March 1. Also listed are state gatherings of the Odd Fellows A O U W Redmen shoe dealers Baptists and a Fort Dodge automobile show drawing visitors.
The Henrichs barn eight miles from Manson burned with an unknown cause. Eight horses and fifteen hogs were killed, along with hay and grain. Insurance covered only part of the loss, leaving Henrichs with remaining cattle and forage needs. Total stock loss about $1,000.
Notice to voters that the district will bond $45,000 for a new school house. Annual school election set in March to decide the proposition. F. J. Mc Coy president and E. B. White treasurer retire this year with expected re election.
Isaac Prugh a Burlington undertaker for 40 years died this morning after a long career in the local funeral trade He is said to have served over 11 000 people during his tenure and left behind a large circle of clients and friends.
Waterloo Iowa board of supervisors votes six to one that the saloon consent petition is insufficient for the February term which begins February 17. Petition showed 486 majority with 42 withdrawals contested by saloon men. Officials may have not counted signatures of deceased or relocated voters.
A sequence of break-ins has entered Logan storefronts over the last year with doors pried and cash boxes damaged. Police are investigating the rash of incidents and reviewing surveillance footage for clues.
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