Funeral of Jacob M Funk Draws Large City Crowd
The funeral of Jacob M Funk drew one of the citys largest crowds with pioneers and business leaders. The service at the Eyer home featured choirs prayers psalms and reminiscences praising Funks kindness and faith. He planned to endow a 50000 home for the elderly and his burial ended a long life of benevolence.
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J. M. Funk
Eyer
Hamilton County
Johnson
Jacob M. Funk
Mr. Fank
Mr. Funk
Rercival Knowles
A. McMurray
al. Kamar
P. A. Edwards
Is. Wheeler
G. H. Reinicker
Samuel Baxter
Worthington
F. I. Cash
F. R. Mason
L. L. Estes
J. M . Jones
L. L. Treat
Jas. McMurechy
Rifle Association Formed in Iowa for Statewide Marksmanship
Articles of incorporation of the Iowa Rifle association have been filed in Polk county. Board includes Capt. Will I. Smith and Maj. J. W. Lee. The group aims to maintain rifle ranges statewide and is affiliated with the National Rifle Association, inviting any interested shooter to join. A tournament with donated trophies is planned annually.
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Iowa Rifle Association
Polk County Recorder
Will I. Smith
J. W. Lee
Atate
Cedar Rapids
Iowa National Guard
National Rifle Association
Hamilton County Tax Sale To Be Held Next Monday
The annual Hamilton county tax sale is set for next Monday December 7 at the courthouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with possible continuation on subsequent days. County Treasurer John E Far dal will auction properties with unpaid taxes. this year the sale is smaller than usual after seven years of decline. Also, B J Stark of Fremont received word Tuesday of his sister Kate Stark’s death in Chicago.
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Hamilton County
Court House
John E. Fardal
B. J. Stark
Fremont
Kate
Chicago
Fred Martin
Antonio
Josis Hanrahan
Nariesa
Ray Miller
Gratiano
Ralph Gerber
Duke
Bryant Huff
Ames
Miss Kelly
Hearing on Webster county swamp land claims in Des Moines
A September 25 1850 swamp land question before Commissioner T S Howard in Des Moines could transfer title to current claimants if swampy status is proven. Plaintiffs include Andrew Arent P G Lind and others while William Moses acts as defendant. A Webster county delegation and surveyor I E Fox attend. Additionally 250 acres in township 34 range 47 near the Missouri river island will open to entry December 22 with multiple prospective claimants.
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Webster County
T. 8S. Howard
Government Land Office
Des Moines
United States
William Moser
Denver
Iowa Railroad Land Company
The
Land Office
United States Land Office
Andrew Arent
P. G. Lind
Mary Hanson
John Hotovec
C. G. Carson
C. C. Boardman
J. G. Dutton
J. Satterberg
A. F. Anderson
R. P. Hunter
Thomas Snell
D. Rhodes
William Moses
Washington
I. E Fox
Missouri River
Nebraska
Iowa
Prominent Official Tours City Registry Office
R B Mundell of the Washington registry office visited local post offices to advise on simplifying the system and to discuss safety reforms. The government plans to raise guaranteed amounts for registered mail and treat the eight cent registry fee as an insurance premium to cut losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Mundell
Registry Department
The
Postal Service
Washington, D. C
Mundell
Thanksgiving school programs showcase pageantry and Shakespeare
Schools observed Thanksgiving with holiday recess and elaborate activities. Pupils crafted themed invitations and tableaux from corn and turkeys, while Miss St John organized Shakespearean scenes led by Helen Covil as Juliet and John Boeye as Romeo. Portia and Shylock scenes followed with strong performances.
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Essie Bailey
Elgin Warren
Miss St. John
Helen Covil
John Boeye
Romeo
Leta Wolgamot
Mary Doolittle
Ralph Gerber
Ray Hughes
Caro Inman
Portia
Ansley Jacobs
Shylock
Guy Karr
Bassanio
Minneapolis to Mason City Electric Line Planned
Promoters estimate costs for an electric line from Minneapolis to Mason City via Albert Lea with potential branches to Owatonna and Faribault. They aim to modernize the route for freight and view Mason City as a future radial center for interurban traffic. The Central Medical Association of Iowa will meet in Boone on December 15 with local members attending.
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Minnneapolis
Minneapolis
Mason City
Albert Lea
Owatonna
Faribault
Central Medical Association of Iowa
Boone
Coroner's jury exonerates college officials in fatal fire
The Jewell coroner's jury found the college fire originated in an unknown basement room and that Burton Melang and Julius Peterson died by smoke and burns. It credits the college with adequate fire escapes and says the youths became bewildered. Directors and faculty are cleared of blame. Bodies moved to Bricelyn Minnesota and burial held. Unclaimed letters listed for the Webster City post office.
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Jewell
College
Burton Melang
Ellsworth
Julius Peterson
Minnesota
Bricelyn
Young Melang
J. R. King
Wm. Anderson
FF. G. Snyder
Cash Coleman
Radical changes urged for the diplo law and inebriate care
The state board of control calls for radical revisions to the inebriate law, including a separate male treatment institution, conditional commitments, work requirements, strict parole enforcement, and a six month minimum for parole eligibility. The report notes mixed results and urges reform rather than repeal.
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State Board of Control
Board of Control
McMurray Named Administrator of Large Hamilton County Estate
Judge Whitaker appoints L A McMurray, president of Hamilton County State Bank, as administrator of Jacob M Fank estate. Bond set at 150000, the largest administrator bond filed in Hamilton county. McMurray praised for qualification and trusted by all heirs for the state’s sizable estate.
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William Fank
Jacob M. Fank
Whitaker
L. A. McMurray
Hamilton County State Bank
Mr. McMurray
Hamilton County
Funk
William Fonk
Mucfurray
Iowa
Webster City Youth Injured In South Dakota Belt Accident
Bill Millard of Webster City learned his son Ben was seriously hurt at Flat Iron South Dakota after a belt pulled him into a machine. He suffered extensive head neck and facial injuries requiring thirty three stitches at Leeds hospital. Doctors trust for a full recovery though the condition is not deemed dangerous. Miss Catherine Stark remains convalescent from pleurisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Millard
Ben
Flat Iron
South Dakota
Leeds
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David Eyer
E. S. Johnson
Fardal
Jewell Lutheran College
Webster City
Phillip Coop
H. M. Hate
P. A. Hodger
C. Hendricks
Mikal Kowal
Alice E. Quinn
Chas. Smith
D.C. van Winkle
Gregory
Bessie Wideau
Jan Tawacki
Edith Richard
Adams Pattiarck
C. C. Knight
Frank Supple
W. Hall
Mra
Kittie Fuller
Washington, D
R. G, Clark
P. M
Divine Providence
Crooked Creek Railroad & Coal Company
Co. T. Burnham
J. Q. Burnham
G. E. Burnham
L. Miller
A. M. Trent
Carey Dragatore
Dubuque
Hamilton
L A. M’murray
Ben Millard
Tron
Catherine Stark
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