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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
2
Local items include a marriage license for Iver J. Lee and Serens Thoreson, property purchases by H. C. Hillock, patent news on a self dump dirt box, and a postoffice room relocation proposal. Also covered are school operettas, piano catalogues, sewer work by Sullivan and Dunnegan, and praise for Webster City businessmen over charitable giving.
J. B. Clark aged 67 died Sunday at his home 215 Division Street where he resided with his wife. Funeral held at 3 30 Monday afternoon from the residence with Rev. B J Clark of the U B church officiating.
Woolstock hosts a trio of premier music teachers noted by Eagle Grove Times correspondent. Frost from Vinc ent, Snow from Webster City, and local Hale are praised as first class educators, enriching the area's musical offerings.
City public schools close Friday afternoon for a two week vacation after a four month term. Most rooms offer Christmas programs and students along with teachers will enjoy the break before returning to work refreshed.
At Acacia lodge No. 176 A F and A M annual meeting on December 23 elected for 1903 F B Currie W M V C Crosley S W J B Huff J W H W McDonald Treas Harry Cutler Sec The lodge is thriving and will likely make a splendid showing under these officers.
In Webster City Iowa on December 18 1001 a letter from S B Johnson reflects on a child described as a pickaninny arriving at a cabin and ends with a declaration by Pa Sy that the child should be kept dark. The Leon Reporter notes the letter will remain undisclosed.
The dealer offers a star oak heater as a prize to the holder of the lucky number. Draw takes place January 16, 1902. A ticket is given with every one dollar cash purchase. Large stock of hardware gifts including carvers, silverware, and nuts tools available at 131818 W. B. Jordan & Son.
A brief notices readers in arrears that the newspaper relies on timely payments to cover high production costs. The message urges all outstanding subscribers to settle balances soon to keep the paper running.
A Webster City farmer sought a troublesome tooth removed and was told by a local dentist to take gas to sleep. The dentist said payment could wait until after the extraction. The farmer, wanting to count his money, kept his purse and declined paying upfront.
Stanhope residents Will and Homer Taylor plan to leave next Thursday for Jennings Louisiana to establish a permanent home. Mrs Taylor will visit relatives in Boone Eagle Grove and Mason City for a month and join her husband around January 25. Her father James Sneesby accompanies her for three weeks. The Taylors have lived in Hamilton county over 25 years and are highly esteemed.
John T. Smith died at his son Josiah Smith's home near Kamrar on the 21st at age 94. Born January 27, 1808 in New York, he married Hannah Hill in 1840 and had eleven children. He moved from Ohio to Buchanan county then Webster City before settling in Hamilton county. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM at W H Smith residence with Rev. E S Johnson officiating.
Citizens may subscribe to the McKinley Memorial Fund at the Webster City post office money order window. The appeal asks for liberal local support to honor William McKinley with gifts from all, noting no political party divides admirers. Contributions from Hamilton County residents may be sent to McKinley Memorial Fund, Webster City Iowa.
Examination free from Heron optician. Farmers urged to join a limited time offer blending The Iowa Homestead The Poultry Farmer and The Special Farmer's Institution Editions with local news from this paper for 1.75 per year. Samples available at the office.
Residents report a unusual taste in Fort Dodge water as rumors spread of tar or carbolic acid contamination. The Messenger notes taste possibly origin in distribution pipes and eastward spread, while doctors urge chemical analysis of bulk water to determine exact cause.
A report from Stratford notes a colored man caught a white man in a chicken coop one night last week leading to an investigation and questions about the motive and subsequent actions.
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