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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
4
Local residents report numerous business visits and social calls around Webster City. The column notes trips to Story City and Des Moines, birthdays, school events, and upcoming holidays with plans for a bazaar and an Xmas program. Also mentions a bank stockholders meeting set for January 18 1914 and a hospital incident involving Ollie Roberson.
Ottumwa reports the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walker died from burns after the mother, while visiting a neighbor, left the sleeping child in a cradle with netting covering. The netting is thought to have caught from a nearby stove. The mother returned when called by a younger brother and found the babe severely burned. rescue attempts failed.
Miss Barbara Hart of Caruthersville Missouri died from gas asphyxiation in Columbus just as her grandmother Mrs. L B Hart of Worthington Ohio had earlier been found dead. Barbara was to wed Calvin Howe of Duluth Minnesota and her sister Rachel Hart is recovering after also being overcome. The Hart sisters had recently inherited a legacy of 500000 dollars.
Iowa corn may fetch higher values than the regular market for seed use after year end. Due to crop conditions in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma those states will seek seed corn from Iowa next year. Railroad notices urge bankers merchants and farmers to save extra seed and present germination tests to secure good prices.
Holders of the First National Bank of Webster City In will hold a stockholders meeting to elect directors for the ensuing year. The meeting takes place at the bank on Tuesday January 18 from 2 to 4 o'clock. W C Pyle cashier announces.
The Freeman Tribune seeks subscribers in every township with liberal commissions. A good side income for a young man or woman, with teachers especially welcome. Contact F A Boysen dentist for particulars. Also features hand painted china display at 827 First Street and a Christmas program with Miss Marso violin performance at the Baptist church on December 16.
In Bingham Utah two women offer to enter the Andy Tunnel and plead with Ralph Lopez to surrender for the $1000 reward. Officials doubt the plan and note Lopez’s gallantry and cynicism could tempt him to die for the money, while grant seems unlikely.
Five men, among Delaware county's influential families, were indicted for murder in a case near Greeley. They were arrested by Sheriff Hennessey, pleaded not guilty, and posted $5,000 bonds. The victim, an unknown Black man, was shot from behind during a pursuit two weeks earlier. The report notes the defendants are prominent locals and joined the hunt believing the man to be dangerous. A separate probate notice announces executors for F. D. Young of Hamilton county Iowa.
A devastating tornado in Freetown Sierra Leone yesterday sank 20 canoes carrying about 400 natives and left over 250 dead. The cable ship Sentinel rescued 136 survivors, while the search for others continues as the storm damaged town and port.
Hans Schmidt the former priest on trial for the murder of Anna Aumiller knelt in District Attorney Whitman’s office and pleaded for his father’s forgiveness. His German father, arrived to aid his defense, stood with Schmidt’s sister Mrs. Elizabeth Schaddler as they comforted him before he was led back to his cell. The trial paused as the district attorney prepared to consult alienists before resuming testimony.
Personal briefs list residents and visitors from Randall and nearby areas. Notable moves include Mrs N P Oakland visiting sister Mrs P Mathie, Mr and Mrs C E Atkinson traveling to Des Moines for Shakespeare at Berches, and Mrs William Harrison visiting Live Oak Florida. Multiple trips to Fort Dodge Spencer Davenport and Des Moines are noted along with festive holiday travel between Jewell Lafayette Ames and Cedar Rapids. Farmers in Hamilton county urged to submit sale dates to Freemann Tribune.
A Christmas gift appeal for a framed photograph and portrait service from TRAVER STUDIO. The ad promotes portraits and framing offered near Metcalf's store on Second Street in Webster City, Iowa.
The Greeley High Art Wall Paper and Paint Store announces a full auto painting service using top materials to restore cars to a like new appearance. Branch work will meet their high standard manship quality. Visit at once for details. Also Sanitary Bakery and Cafe offers macaroon and lady finger pastries for the holidays with prompt service.
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