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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
5
Wheat 741 at 85 cents Cotn siege Oata 26a25e Barley h1 61c Potatoes 15c. Hoge five dollars HKG Butter 23 25 Egga i4e Cattle 2.50 to 4.05.
Local column from Orange City reports many residents traveling for business and health. mentions families, farmers, and tradespeople visiting, building, or attending events. Updates include hospital and asylum transfers, road and bridge work, school and church activities, and a countywide frost impact on crops.
Transfer notes include multiple property interests among Heal Estate Transfera Ranken JT and others. Entries mention parcels in various townships, adjustments and replat actions, and a listed total of 1570 dollars. Local names include H Kooi, Fo Dixon, Carpenter JD, Horton, and Dyk EK Vante A Van Dyk among others.
Mrs Henry Hospers dies at sixty nine after months of suffering. Born in Jeerdam Netherlands November 24 185, she came with parents G H Overkamp to seek freedom of worship. Pioneer in Marion county Iowa later moved to Sioux county and Orange City. Funeral at First Reformed church Friday.
The Iowa Supreme Court enunciated the road law for automobiles, stating owners have equal road rights with horse riders and cyclists but must respect others on highways. The required care depends on vehicle characteristics and circumstances such as speed, size, appearance, pavement, and noise, with reasonable care for safety of all.
The plan includes a baccalaureate sermon on Sunday May 20 at 7 30 pm at the American Reformed Church delivered by Rev J P Winter. Class exercises are Friday May 21 at 5 pm sharp at the opera house with a reception following. A class reunion is set for Friday evening May 31 at 10 pm in the high school assembly room.
Geselschap and Dykstra Drug Firm assigned assets valued at 5500 with 1800 liabilities to John W. Hospera yesterday afternoon. Afr Geselschap, a pioneer local businessman and leading county pharmacist, is noted in the report.
G Pennings leaves tomorrow for Monroe to take charge of a church for the summer. Allen Muyskens of Alton will preach at Lismore during vacation. Pentecostal Sunday was observed with appropriate services by the pastors.
Low rates available daily through The Northwestern Line until October 16 offering liberal return limits and access to New York Washington Niagara Falls and Atlantic coast resorts. Direct Chicago connections with all lines east. For particulars contact any Northwestern agent.
Constipation harms health and regular bowels are essential. Cooper's New Discovery claims to restore stomach function and promote natural bowels while easing headaches and fatigue. A testimonial from Samuel Booren of Scranton Pa praises improved digestion, sleep, and appetite after using one bottle.
Customers who used Cooper medicines report successful results from the products. The company emphasizes direct sales and supports retailers who distribute the medicines to end buyers.
The ORC club’s final year meeting was hosted by Mr and Mrs John Van de Steeg with members from no state or country. Evening included guessing contests and vocal solos by Miss Hospers and Miss Van de Steeg and group choruses. The club will resume the first Monday in October. Rey Winter F J Lohr and Prof Huffman were appointed a committee to outline next year’s work. The season was described as highly successful for the organization.
The Vella Chronicle notes Mrs. L. Kysdam celebrated her 70th birthday with family. J. M. Donai visited from out of town, and Mr. Van Maren turned 72 yesterday as relatives gathered at Main Street home. An injury at Geo Yesren’s cabinet shop occurred when M. Naaktgeboren cut his fingers. The Vella library project grows, and a large real estate sale saw a 400 acre farm near town change hands for 67 per acre to Henry Van Ostum, with part previously sold by Aaron Moore.
Travel deals announced for the May Music Festival in Sioux Falls with special excursion rates. Tickets go on sale May 25 for return by May 25. Information available from Northwestern Line ticket agents.
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