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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
5
The Freeman-Tribune rails at political figures and tariff policy. Des Moines Capital and Cummins-mania are critiqued while Roosevelt and Cortelyou are watched over franking and insurance. Dolliver and Cannon figures anchor a debate on tariff revision and protectionist rhetoric.
A Webster City Freeman-Tribune dispute accuses the Republicans of misrepresenting trade data. The Iowa City Republican contends the paper misread a bureau of commerce report, distinguishing foreign trade from export trade and noting a claimed export total of over seven and a half billion dollars in the last three years.
John Jonhson of Jewel was brought before the district court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to defilement of the person. The case was continued and Johnson posted bonds of $1,002.
A roundup from the county details corn nearing crib, visits by Lena Martin to her uncle, and locals like the Corbins and Vegers. Mentions of revival services, travel to Willmar and Des Moines, and visits from Webster City and Parkersburg residents mark the social notes amid December 18 entries.
Kamrar residents report stock shipments to Chicago on Sunday. Rev Crawford arrived Saturday to lead Rev Hargett's meetings. Ed Farr visited Webster City, and Mrs J W Pearce saw friends there. Maud Woodmansee lodged with the O Connor family. Hemmen and Barr families visited relatives here. Osceola’s Mr Woodard purchases the town restaurant and will assume duties this week.
In Des Moines on business was Ellsworth M. Brinton. Mrs M B Thomas visited Webster City from Tuesday to Saturday. Oscar Gorman returned from Rochester Minnesota and is much improved. The Lutheran congregation surprised Rev Hjortholm with a buggy. Mr and Mrs J C Griffith from Des Moines visited local families. Von Krog family from Boone visited A R Gardiner home at Jewell. Rev Hjortholm leaves for North Dakota to attend his mother's funeral. Miss Lyma Thompson celebrated her 17th birthday with friends and a ring gift.
Acheol groups rehearse a cantata to be presented at the hall Saturday evening, December 18, promising a musical program for the community.
STANHOPE Dr Linder of Story City was called here on business Monday. James Clark of Webster City was a business caller Tuesday. Mesdames Dick and Ronse spent Tuesday with relatives in Webster City. Misa Anna Nelson spent Friday with friends in Story City. A F Swanson was on the sick list last week. Miss Eugene Mullen of Webster City visited last week at Rev Bennett's. Mr and Mrs Edward Thoreson and Mrs C M Wilson were Webster City visitors last Tuesday. Born to Mr and Mrs L Quick Friday Dec 15 a nine pound girl. John Glaman of Jewell was here Tuesday. Rev W C Cole of Jewell was calling on friends here Tuesday.
Gynasium instructor W. W. Tyrell moved to Tama leaving Jas. McCammish to lead the club. Jimmy remains up to date as instructor. A surgeon from Fort Dodge assisted by Dr Morse of Eagle Grove and Dr Smith of this place. Woolstock negotiates a fire engine with a chemical attachment if approved. A. Bain loaded a poultry car for the eastern market. Woolstock lads plan to visit the pinery to cut lofty pines. Roley Jones trapped a red fox on the Boone. Malcome McKeig of Webster City visited Woolstock. Frank Boughton reports a successful day dressing horses at Helmick Bros. barn in Webster City. December 18.
Social visits fill weekend as families including Gerber Busing Bauer and Kennedys gather at homes in Webster City and Kamrar. Mr Gerber buys the George Coordes 120 acre Liberty township farm for 75 per acre, praised as a bargain. Farmers urged to prepare stock quarters for coming winter.
Pleasant Hill notes show C Shobe and J Sterling hosting visitors Sunday. Mrs Nott led a ladies sewing event. W O McConnell visited in Freedom township, and Will Smith family from Washington visited J Adams. Lucile Sterling to return from Bloomington Ill for school holidays. Paul Sterling injured in a barn accident. nail struck head. Schweppe healing after a prior runaway. Richard Godsel visiting from Virginia. Art Packman, noted wrestler, won at Eagle Grove.
Mrs C J Norttcraft and Mrs John Campbell plan a winter in California. Legg brothers surprised by a Friday gathering with musicians and dancing. John Simon bought a fine draft horse. Joseph Johnson visited friends in Peoria Illinois. Mrs Grobner stayed with the Schropfer home for several days. M Nelson returned from Chicago after a serious accident en route to Duncombe with hay. The lord upset caused bruises to Mr Nelson. he improves. Bert Van Winkle recovers from inflammatory rheumatism. Mr Morrow Sr. is improving. John Thayner, now near Lehigh, will travel to Chicago this week for business matters.
Local tidbits report residents illness and travel with several names. Mrs G Naber and son Cornelius are sick. Mrs Thos Gerzema left for Davenport to visit a sick husband. Ed Telkamp plans to move to Mariette Minnesota next week. The Eugenia hosted an oyster supper and Lutheran Chapel auction. County Supt Olander of Brookings SD visited Stratford to see his ill father. Public school adjourns for two weeks and a Christmas program is planned at M E church.
The Freeman Tribune reports Mrs. J B Mccollough remains critically ill and confined to bed for four months with poor prospects. It notes Superior School Independence township month ending Dec 15 1905 enrollment 18 days taught 19 total attendance 994 days total absence 11 daily average 15 and lists several students. In District Court John Johnson bail bond sought as he has been jailed since fall, with motions argued today and shoe factory cases on docket regarding stock subscription payments after the plant fire.
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