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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
4
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Postmaster Elliott of Oosawa told the Sioux City Journal that Judge Hutchinson would win Monona county in the republican congressional nomination. Senator Kimmell is quoted as favoring George C. Scott of Sioux City. It is understood congressman Hubbard will seek another term.
A Monona county man challenges Judge William Hutchinson to go to Cintress as whispers spread. The judge is described as a Scotch Irish Presbyterian with one creed. The excerpt asks what the wild waves say, and hints at a Sioux county origin with a famed judiciary.
From an address at Jamestown the speaker preaches equal treatment of all citizens. He condemns creed birthplace or occupation as factors and asks only whether each man acts decently and honorably in family neighbor and state relations.
The article recalls Jamestown's 1607 start as a rough mix of adventurers and lawless pioneers and notes three centuries of remarkable American progress. It highlights how early struggles gave way to global influence and celebrates American invention linking the new and old worlds.
The article argues prosperity rests on real crops and market forces not Wall Street speculation. It warns unjust tariffs pull money from citizens, praises funds held in banks as unnecessary, and critiques federal spending on projects while urging more capital for enterprise.
A. E. Blackman of the North Western at Allen blames a practice of moving smaller roads for stealing cars. The North Western owns 35,000 freight cars and struggles to keep half in service. Some cars have long routed runs on other lines without touching North Western tracks, with a recent cruiser effort noted.
A fragmented regional column discusses safety warnings about gasoline stoves and dynamite, then shifts to agriculture noting declines in wheat acreage, rising prices, and foreign demand. It cites New York Central earnings, Sioux County tax collections, and odd reflections on poverty and virtue, ending with moral musings on generosity.
The O. C. 1. meeting at John Van DeSteeg home enjoyed music readings and a planned two week hence annual banquet at the same residence. In church, Heemstra preached on seed time and harvest, while Rev Winter at the American church addressed youth’s role in faith and prophecy with a sermon on covetousness.
The Riverside production featured Roseblomsom as a mysterious beauty and a cast including Jenoia Betten Colia Van de Steig and Dora Hospers. Performers praised Miss Van de Steeg and Miss Hospers for tone and recitative, with G J Dinkelon and the Ester as Forester delivering strong parts. Net receipts neared $50 aiding a new piano. Nellie Ruysburger directed piano duties. An armless couple was warned in Ohio with no life hand in hand intentions.
A probate notice directs all concerned to appear at the Sioux County court on a wet day in April 1907 to show cause why the will of Jobo Diarko, deceased, should not be admitted to probate. The clerk of the district court, Oling Reinige, signs the order.
The high school commencement is scheduled for the last week of May with the largest class yet and notable graduates including Jobo Scholten Will Popma Henry De Kraay Herman Van Pelt Grace Chase Jennie Ver Steeg Aona Van Weecke Tiltie Dykstra Rens Reak Aona Broisma and Berdrika Toering. The Academy will hold its commencement in June with 14 graduates: Anna Meyer Fannie Dieleman Edna Ope Josephine Muilenberg Hazel Scott Coba Slob Susan Frerichs Hubert Muilberg Wit Muyskeos and E Schwytt ers.
Phaltose Maiden presented The Rose Maiden Thursday night before a full house. Conducted by Prof. Dinkeloo the 25-voice chorus drew praise, especially Orange City’s rich female voices. Auditors noted minor flaws in acting versus music and long solo breaks, but praised the chorus work and the Ladies Chorus under the Jenn er. The piece features the Flower Fairies queen and a Spring love theme with a warning.
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