Local notices and happenings in Blairsburg area
Marriage licenses issued for W Van Buskirk and Nannie J Robinson of Blairsburg, and Wm C Upton of Medina Michigan with Myrtle Ross of Stratford. Construction bids awarded for a new building, town meetings, clergy moves, and local business changes noted. Fire dancer Madame Aimee to perform at upcoming Carnival.
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W. van Buskirk
Nannie J. Robinson
Blairsburg
Wm. C Upton
Medina, Mich
Myrtle Ross
Stratford
Sinclair Returns to Hamilton County Headlines
Nearly as surprising as his two month disappearance, W W Sinclair reappears on the streets and plans Hamilton County as his headquarters. He denies the rumors and explains he left for private reasons, listing travels through Council Bluffs Omaha Tecumseh Boulder City, Illinois and Dubuque. The Freeman-Tribune notes public doubt lingers and urges a fair judgment as time may mend the case.
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W. W. Sinclair
Hamilton County
Sinclair
Council
Mr. Sinclair
Ready boiler sparks safe harvest for local canning plant
The canning factory expects its new boiler to be in place within two weeks, enabling a full return to operations as corn ripens. Officials anticipate an excellent crop yield and output may equal or surpass last year’s level.
Correction on hunting party terminology in Freeman-Tribune
A correction notes the paper erred in calling law breakers hunting parties. It argues only the game hog and pet hunter break cover out of season before birds can fly and suggests penalties or confinement until the season opens.
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Freeman-Tribune
Value of Advertising in Judge Hubbard Goats Comment
Editor remarks on Judge Hubbard’s goats misread as persecution. The judge says such comments have value by aiding sales of goats at good prices. He hopes criticism continues until all goats are sold and brush left on his farm is cleared.
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Hubbard
Steam Thresher Burn Injures Local Resident
W. Campbell, living northeast of town, visited town Monday with severe facial burns from a steam thresher on his farm. While inspecting a boiler tube, steam enveloped his face, burning the flesh on his face neck and chest. A physician calls the case very serious.
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W. ©. Campbell
Two Women Leave City After West Elm Street Turmoil
In response to city notices two women who had unsettled the neighborhood on west Elm street for weeks departed to Bort Dodge. Neighbors called their conduct unbecoming after numerous complaints. The women had prior trouble in Eagle Grove before arriving here. A second similar family is expected to leave soon, part of a class the city would be better off without.
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West Elm Street
Bort Dodge
Eagle Grove
The Farmer's Friend Cow Delivers Twin Calves
John G. Nelson owns a twenty year old cow on Stanhope Farm famed as a steady milker. The animal has given a calf each year and twice produced twins, with the latest double offering arriving a week ago Sunday, reflecting a long record of productive farming under Republican principles.
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Stanhope Mail
John G. Nelson
John
Picnic and Birthday Party at White Fox School
A group of eight young ladies held a picnic near White Fox school house on Friday for Miss Margie Hunter's birthday. In the evening they returned to the Hunter home with eight young men, refreshments were served, and the gathering continued late. Attendees included Mollie Rood Blanche Miller Lizzie Mickelson Frances Dee Alta Green Edna Little Gladys Miller and escorts James Buell Warren Calladay Ted Rood Roscoe Tucker Claire Currie Dwight Near Ned Batt Burt Hyatt.
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White Fox School House
Margie Hunter
Hunter Home
Mollie Rood
Blanche Miller
Lizzie Mickelson
Frances Dee
Alta Green
Edna Little
Gladys Miller
James Buell
Warren Calladay
Ted Rood
Roscoe Tucker
Claire, Currie
Dwight Near
Ned Batt
Burt Hyatt
Celebrate Their Anniversary At German Lutheran Church
The German Lutheran community celebrated the church’s 25th anniversary with morning services led by Rev. Willner on the theme Our 25th Anniversary and an evening sermon by Rev. Reidle of Ireton titled The Mission Festival. Special collections funded growth, and the congregation now enjoys a debt free, expanding church.
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Willner
Reidle
Ireton
Record of Carnival ticket giveaway sparks child parade at Keltz Little store
A rush of children gathered Tuesday as Keltz & Little announced 800 Carnival tickets to be given away in two hours after 9 30. The sidewalk filled with diverse youngsters as 800 tickets were dispersed in time, delighting many. Later Mrs Geo Wambach hosted about fifty ladies at Broadway and First Street for a long social evening with a 6 o'clock supper by caterer Sam Wright and wife and a list of invited guests.
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Keltz & Little’s
Pete Een
Geo. Wambach
Broadway and
Flrat Street
Sam Wright
Mesdames
A. A. Cook
W. H. Cook
Bonner
C. E. Younkee
C. L. Dove
H. C. Tuttle
A. T. Babbitt
W. C. Barleson
F. I. Cash
H. 8
McKee
H.A. Cransdall
W. A. Cuandall
J. O. Thrush
Alex Groves A
M. Pond
Q. D. Weat
Gd. H. Ritenour
Misa van Emen
Death of Miss Irma Smith in Eagle Grove
Miss Irma Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Smith formerly of this city died at their home in Eagle Grove Tuesday morning at 445 oclock after a lingering illness of lung trouble She was eighteen and had many friends in this city The funeral was at the Methodist church in this city and burial in Webster City cemetery after the 345 train arrived from Eagle Grove.
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Irms Smith
C. L. Smith
Eagle Grove
Miss Smith
Methodiat Church
Wagle Grove
Webster City
Miss Soule Hosts Elaborate Friday Social
Miss Maude Howard Soule entertained about fifty guests on the north side Friday evening in honor of visiting Miss Katie DeValcourt Craig of New Iberia Louisiana. A four course supper was served at 6 30 catered by Phil Rouillard followed by musical solos from Miss Lincoln and Mrs Burman and a list of attendees including Miss Craig Miss Craig of New Iberia La and guests from Chicago Pawhuska Fargo Boston and other places.
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North Side
Maude Howard Soule
Katie DeValcourt Craig
New Iberia
Phil Rouillard
Miss Lincoln
Burman
Masianenene
W. Horon
G. E. Younkee
E. W. Bunker
W. W. Morrill
M. H. Beaumont
F. E. Wilbon
J. M. Johnson
J. M. Richardson, Jr
J. Arthur
B. F. Koltz
W. C. Burleson
L. A. Lobobard
F. J. Drake
E. A. Young
Calvin Young
E. S. Wheeler
Gra Newman
CG. E. Atkingon
Garry Hansch
C. B. Stoddard
Burney Pettibone
Miesos
Andrews
Miraclo
Crosley
Treat
Kephart
Weaver
Fontos
Scriven
Houck
Beach
Cash
Emma Cash
George
Lasher
Kathryn Lasher
Ritenour
Kinnick
Crabtree
Gillingham
Chcago
Mra. H
Pray
Pawhuska
Oklahoma
Mia
Grace Lisoulu Burman
Fargo
N. D
Miss Craig
Lincoln
Boston
Muse
What a Tale it Tells
A vintage drug advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a liver remedy. It promises liver regulation and purifying blood for clear skin and a rosy complexion. Available for 25 cents at Keltz & Little’s drug store.
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King
Keltz & Little's
F-T
A Woman of Nerve Kills Jealous Husband in Iowa
Nasan City Iowa August 6 Harry Wheeler just released from state penitentiary was slain by his wife after he threatened her life. He had earlier been convicted of manslaughter. At 11 a.m. today the former couple’s history culminated when she shot him at her door, killing him instantly. She was awaiting a hearing that afternoon.
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Nasan City
Harry Wheeler
Wheeler
Patriotism and the Flag in the Nation's Crisis
The Freeman Tribune defends unwavering patriotism and the flag amid criticism of surrender calls. It emphasizes loyalty to the United States, support for the Paris treaty, and opposition to secession or retreat, comparing current debates to the Civil War. It praises W. J. Bryan for ratification efforts and questions those demanding capitulation.
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The
Freeman-Tribune
United States
Philippine
Senate
Philippines
W. J. Bryan
America
Democratic County Convention in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Democrats held a well attended nominating convention at the courthouse on Saturday. W. W. Pilkington opened, J. R. Pierce of Webster City was named chairman, and J. E. Adams of Independence secretary. George Wambach spoke, predicting broad populist support while silver Republicans stayed quiet. Nominations were made for county offices: Auditor Geo. W. Groves Independence, Recorder Ed Peterson Marion, Clerk BH. M. Sparbee Webster City, County Attorney Jessie Gouge Webster City. Delegates to the state convention include F. A. Edwards Geo. W. Foral Ed Peterson W. J. Selby L. Lichenberger C. E. Howard. Congressional nominees listed as G. A. Smith J. W. Lee W. J. Pilkington F. S. Currie S. S. Eslick John Carey.
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Hamilton County
Court House
McKinley
W.W. J. Pilkington
BR. J. Pierce
Weblater
J. E. Adams
Independence
Geo. Wambach
Wambach
George
House
BH. M. Sparbee
Webster City
Jessie Gouge
F. A. Edwards
Geo. W. Foral
Ed Peterson
W. J. Selby
L. Lichenberger
C. E. Howard
G. A. Smith
J. W. Lee
W. J. Pilkington
Currie
Eslick
John Carey
To Save Her Child With Amica Salve
Mrs Nannie Galleger of LaGrange Georgia used Bucklen s Amica Salve on severe head and facial sores and reports a rapid cure beyond her hopes It treats sores bruises skin eruptions boils and piles 25c Cure guaranteed by Keltz Little druggists.
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Nannie Galleger
LaGrange
Bucklen
Keltz & Little Druggiete
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