Examinations for U S Service Enter Cadet Positions
Webster City men may enter the United States revenue cutter service through a three day examination February 25 26 and 27 in Sioux City Des Moines Fort Madison Iowa City and Mason City. Applicants must be 18 to 25, 5 ft 3 in, of good character and unmarried. Cadet salary starts at 500 per year with rations. commissioned officers' salaries range from 1400 to 2600 annually plus allowances.
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Webster City
United States Revenue Service
United States Revenue Cuttery Service
Sioux City
Des Moines
Fort Madison
Iowa City
Mason City
Treasury Department
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Board of Examiners
Commisson
Revenue Cutter Service
Bibout
Farm machinery shipment delay suit seeks 150 dollars
O H Alvestad sues Northwestern railroad for 150 dollars claiming delayed delivery of Chicago bought farm machinery shipped February 4 on defendant road and reaching Jewell in April caused lost profits. Peter Howe sues State Bank of Stanhope for 280 dollars and 50 cents after a check for that amount from J M Johnson was dishonored.
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O. H. Alvestad
Northwestern Railroad Company
Chicago
Jewell
Alvestad
Peter Howe
Stanhope
State Bank
Place
J. M. Johnson
Hughes-Donaldson Farming to Sell Livestock Friday
The Hughes Donaldson Farming company announces a private sale at their farm five metres southeast of the city and two miles north of Kamrar starting at 11 a m. Five full blood short horn bulls plus two high grade bulls and thirty other cattle along with twenty head of horses will be sold.
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Hughes-Donaldson Farming Company
Kamrar
Ditifi
Mercy Hospital Elects New Head and Oversees Repairs
The Mercy Hospital board elected Rev. J. W. Lothian as superintendent replacing Rev. E. B. Johnson and he will move his family to Webster City to lead the hospital. Dr. J. M. Crowley was named assistant superintendent as the heating plant defect is repaired and January admissions reached nine with ten discharges.
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Raw. Jw, Lothian
Fort Dodge
Mercy Hospital
E. 8. Johnson
J. W. Lothian
Rev. Lothian
Lothian
Webster City
Methodist Church
J. M. Crowley
Crowley
Johnson
Flag Day Observe Promoted by New Superintendent
John F. Riggs, the new state superintendent, dispatches flag day manuals to county superintendents for distribution to teachers. The plan includes future Arbor Memorial and Thanksgiving program materials, with copies guaranteed for each current teacher.
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John F. Riggs
Rigas
Echoola
Old Catholic Church Fire Ruled Arson After Total Loss
A fire on the east side destroyed almost all of the old Catholic church building, leaving only brick walls. Owners J G Brickle and councilman R B LeRoy blame arson, stating no insurance and prior fire damage a year earlier. The 1871 church had been unused recently, with dances causing local hostility.
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J. G. Brickle
R. B. LeRoy
Fifth Ward
Brickle
Mesers
LeRoy
Mr. LeRoy
Second Street
Bell Street
O’dowd
Ackley
Webster City
Des Moines Street
Old Subscribers Spark County Paper Contests
The Iowa Falls Sentinel and Davenport Democrat argue over the oldest subscriber. Uncle Jim Robinson in Iowa Falls has kept his paper since 1840 for 64 years, while the Democrat claims 49 years and the Sentinel 47. The Freeman notes long-time readers dating to 1857. The piece also cites J R White on Kamrar’s offer to back Mr Chase for congress and mentions Hamilton county Republican reconciliation via Judge Conner.
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Iowa Falls Sentinel
Davenport Democrat
Sentinel
Democrat
Ita
Republican
Jim’’ Robinson
Iowa City
The
Freeman
J. RR. White
Register
Kamrar
Mr. Chase
Congress
Hamilton County
Mr. White
Judge Conner
Knights of Columbus preparations in Webster City
The Knights of Columbus near Webster City will be installed soon with large delegations expected from Fort Dodge Waterloo and Des Moines A special train from Des Moines is being considered The district deputy indicates a late March installation date Fort Dodge recently established a lodge and Webster City Catholics have joined through Father O'Brien and local leaders
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Knights of Columbus
Webster City
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Des Moines
J. B Sullivan
Father O'Brien
Bank Seeks Receiver for Consumers Mercantile of Jewell
The Farmer's Bank of Kamrar sues in district court to appoint a receiver for Consumers Mercantile Co of Jewell, claiming insolvency. It holds three notes totaling 3000 dated Oct 7 1903, with due dates Jan 7 Oct 7 and Apr 7, 1904. Company operates stores at Kamrar and Jewell with officers Coleman and Hemmen.
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Farmers State Bank of
Kamrar
District Court
Farmer's Bank of
Consumers Mercantile Company of Jewell
Jewell
L. C. Coleman
E. H. Hemmen
H. V. Fisher
Fire at Hamilton County Poor Farm
A blaze struck the Hamilton county poor farm late Tuesday afternoon and burned between walls. Discovered around four o clock, firefighters fought it for a long time but containment was achieved with limited damage expected.
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Hamilton County
Annual Meeting of Webster City Poultry Association Held
The Webster City Poultry Association met at the James Follett home to review the poultry exhibit deficit and plan a chicken pie dinner to cover debts. Officers elected include James Follett president and John Stevens vice president. Felch to judge next year’s show January 9 to 14. premiums paid.
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Webster City Poultry Association
James Follett
John Stevens
Fred Hahne
G. T. Adams
J. E. Olmstead
J. W. Adams
Frank Beerman
George L. Marsh
Fort Dodge
Felch
Association
I. K. Felch
Webster City
Senator Hughes Pushes Anti Pass Measure In Senate
Iowa Senator Hughes plans to introduce a renewed anti pass bill aimed at ending free rides by legislators judges and state officers. He defends the effort against charges of crankiness, noting his personal practice of paying fares and stressing the need to curb the pass habit despite anticipated opposition. The piece cites past attempts by Charles Aldrich to pass similar legislation and suggests opposition from various quarters.
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Senator Hughes
Iowa-Johnson
Senate
Charles Aldrich
Historical Department of
Iowa
Hamilton County
Hughes
Suits Filed Against Illinois Central for Damages
Three lawsuits totaling 1250 dollars were filed Wednesday against the Illinois Central railroad by Chas Abbott M Guthrie and G W Cooper. Abbott seeks 1000 dollars for denied transit from Webster City to Iowa Falls claiming the rail line must transport him despite a blind passenger rule. Guthrie requests 100 dollars due to stock shipment delays hurting prices. Cooper claims drainage from the railroad right of way flooded his farm causing 150 dollars in damage.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
Chas. Abbott
M. Guthrie
G. W. Cooper
Abbott
Webster City
Ilinoia Central
Iowa Falls
Guthrie
Chicago
Cooper
Fire at N H Hellen home in Des Moines
A morning fire at the N H Hellen residence in Des Moines damaged a couch and sitting room carpet while walls were scorched. Mrs. Hellen carried snow into the house to fight the blaze, frosting her hands and experiencing a severe nervous shock. damage estimated under 100 dollars, fire likely started by a pipe igniting the couch. The couch was removed and flames extinguished before water was needed.
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N. H. Hellen
Des Moines
Mrs. Hellen
Mr. Hellen
Real Estate Transfers Listed For Andrew J Mages and Henry Litchfield
Andrew J Mages and wife transfer 120 acres in 25-89-26 to W B Snyder for 8200 dollars. Henry G Litchfield and wife transfer part of the northeast quarter ow qr 32-80-25 with a right of way to Toledo and Northwest Railroad for 750 dollars. Try the daily a month.
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Andrew J Mages
W B Snyder
Henry GL Litchfield
Thomas Goodrich
Toledo
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U. S. Service
Duncombe
Bro
Robie
Bank Street Bridge
OLD Catholic Church
BURNS
Bob
Jewell Company
I.K. Felch
Freeman-Tribune
Illinois Central
Chas
N. H
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