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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
4
Neighborly items describe a pleasant caller from Webster City last week and a surprise for teacher Miss Hazel McComb with a cut glass water set. A Santa visited town last Saturday, Matilda Pederson fills in at the telephone office this week, and Grinda takes a holiday role at Story Guy for Christmas.
Miss Cecil Palmer of Alden visits her grandfather and family this week. Edgar Miller of Webster City visits J. E. Parker home this week. Miss Kittie Parker spends two weeks Christmas vacation with Andy Goehring and family. James McDonald bought 80 acres from his brother Dick last week. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Vern Cutler was held last Monday evening. Mrs Jake Schmoker hosted the Soap Club from near Vincent Wednesday. Andy Goehring sold a horse to Leonard Carson of Webster City last week and bought a team at the Mitchell sale. Dec 21.
Hamilton and Mr and Mrs A Cordes with daughter Florence visited Mrs C s parents Mr and Mrs Will Koop. Daisy Studley of Oak Glen stayed with uncles George Studley and Carl Groves. Webster City visits by Hattie Studley and Joe Johnson for business. Arch Neese and Iver Berven with baby spent Sunday with Monsen family. Dec 20.
Northeast Lincoln residents return from Minnesota visit. Social dances and family visits noted. Mary Maakestad and Arthur Berge wed at Bethany Church. church events, school start, and community updates include cattle shipments and travelers. Revival meetings ongoing at Mount Zion Church as of December 28.
In Pittsburg Kentucky a miner William Murray shot and killed Elbert Cole at a general store, then killed his wife and mother in law before fatally shooting himself. Coles's family and local residents faced a panic as Murray’s motive cited alleged attentions toward his wife. The scene left bodies in a yard while deputies arrived and took stock of the tragedy.
Rescue teams struggle with toxic gases after an explosion at the shaft near Herrin. Victims are brought out as conditions slow efforts to reach trapped miners. hope rises as some survivors are revived while many bodies are recovered.
Numerous visits and homecomings are listed as residents and relatives travel for Christmas. Names include Geo R Crosley of Milwaukee visiting brothers Varick and family, Mrs J Forward from Duluth, F Peterson and family to Fort Dodge, and J W Lebs of Guckeen with local relatives. The item also covers weather, property notes, and a railway strike update in Chicago.
A mine accident prompts emergency action as quick rescue efforts save many workers. Authorities report multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The event triggers investigations into safety measures and response effectiveness at the mining site.
Mason City reports a fire at the Trafford Music Company store caused injuries to manager George Elsham and extensive property damage. A fire whistle sparked two runaway incidents, crashing into the Independent Grain and Lumber office, smashing a plate glass front and destroying show windows. Musical instruments and supplies were ruined. a dictionary advert and cleaners notice appear in the page copy.
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