Local Hamilton County Notes and Upcoming Events
The Webster City Tribune reports on livestock health concerns from rotten corn feeding and urges clean air water and wholesome food for animals. It includes notices of property transfers, bank dealings, and a public dance at Wool Stock Hall on Feb 12 1886 plus a cheap Illinois Central excursion to New Orleans with details on departure times and agent contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C.D. Ilellen
Owenster City
Webster City
Hamilton Co
C.D. Tieglen
C.D. Nellan
H.C. Jonson
Hamilton
Isaac IL. Knox
Ole O. Latre
J. B. Meriman
Frank Johnson
Nwt
Co. National Bank
I. A. McMurray
Carson
W. ID. Howard
M. A. Potter
John Hopkins
J. W. Funk
Jd. M. Funk
R. Miller
Web- Star City
C. A. Willson
R. M. Wilson
John Essig
John Eckstein
S4sot
Setswind
Nedswtor
C. Brennecke
Elisa A. Alderman
Nellie C. White
Homer
Rodina
Olof Rosengreen
Stratford
T. H. Shaeffer
Olef Forlion
J. L. Kumvar
G. C. Omstead
Tllinois Central Railroad
New Orleans
Sioux City
Dubuque
J. F. Merry
Manchester
Manny
E. Buell
Mott
Orris Brog
Williams
Kamrar
Ackley & Miever
Wills Bisby
Lyon Township
Jasper Dalby
Liberty Township
Rube Blank
Stanhope
Traiis
Skaalure
Boone
Cook
G. W. Derrice
County Correspondents Report Snow Fade and Town News
The Stanhope and Williams columns note snow thinning and new wagon maker in Foster building. Local deaths include Winnie Forbes and a child of John Houghman. schools close two weeks for scarlet fever. marching events, debates, and lyceum nights feature compulsory education and Chinese emigration debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troward
Alexander
Winnie
D. A. Forbes
Finneral
M. BE
John Houghman
Ward Edwards
Albion
Foster Building
Webster City
California
Wim
Wilke
P. S
J. Y
Lyceum
America
Local notes feature storms and social plans in Jewell Junction
The issue notes harsh winter impact on farmers with hogs and hay shortages, mentions sleigh traffic, snow plows, and delayed trains. It records social events including a dramatic company, a masquerade ball, a wedding, births, and nearby legal and court activity. Local figures like Allinson Owston, Jno Lundell, and Augustus Anderson are cited with community movements and upcoming concerts by Prof. Pederson and the Jewell Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court
Allinson & Owston
Emma Jackson
Silvernail
Secor
Stratford
T. H. Shaeffer
Stanhope
Mineral Ridge
Jay Haddox
Hattie Hopkins
Jno. Lundell
Geo. Green
C. P. Peterson
Boone
Augustus Anderson
Sle
the Tribune
Cady
Joe Fallein
Fort Dodge
U.S. Court
W., Stodine & Co
I. Johnson
J. I. Johnson
Elmer Ogden
Traws
Conrad
Ward Edwards
Wm. Anderson
Webster City
Boeye
Kamrar, & Boeye
Randall
Espe
Walla
Gill
Burkhoff
Highmore
Dakota
B's
Kings & Milletts
Geo. Batchelor
Des Moines
Prof
Pederson
Rankins Hall
Fred Moore
Jewell Orchestra
River Side
Jewell
Jewell spring plans and insurance critique
Readable notes show Jewell town planning a church and potential additional buildings for spring. An extended opinion argues eastern life insurance monopolies drain western funds and urges local Life Association support to keep money in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Insurance Journal
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York Life Companies
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Eastern Old Line Life Insurance Companies
Ufe
Eost
State Life Association
Webster City Prohibitionist editor recalls dry town visit
C B Donn reports Webster City as a strong prohibition town with no saloons or drugstores, only private bottles and dry streets. He notes fine springs, local papers Freeman and Tribune, Baptist clergy and anti liquor sentiment, plus assorted local ads and farm listings surrounding the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Donn
Dubuque
Prohibitionist
Des Moines
Illinois Central
Webster City
the Freeman
Tri- Bune
L. N. Call of the Baptist Church
Proclamation for City of Webater City Election
Mayor Fenton proclaims a March election for Webater City to fill mayor treasurer city solicitor city assessor four ward council seats and a vacancy. Voting sites listed: Council Room First Ward Hamilton House Second Ward Court House Third Ward Willson's Opera House Fourth Ward. City Clerk Fleming signs proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Webater City
G. C. Cole
Hamilton House
Court House
Willson's Opera House
Alp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamilton County
Hellen Bros
Editors
Own
Ciasa
Babeeaeee
Marshalltown
IWI
Wool&tock Hall
J. M. Hart
Ellsworthl
Valman
Liberty
Oo. K
Jewell Junction
Steve Hoon
McCannon
R. Bond
Radcliff
J. J. King
Keesee
Lakins Grove
E. D. Everitts
F. P. Ramer
Pierce, Nlinois
Putnam’s Shoe Store
Atte G. WH. Snow
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Smith and Soverein
Simcolout
Canada
J. FB. Surin
Graduate Veterinary College
Toronto
Charles Baker
Marion Barr
Gotg
Superior Street
Chas. Stoddard
C. Lantis
Shaw’s
Putnam's Shoe Store
G. H. Siaw
First National Bank
Merchant and Bankers Insurance Company
H. S. Lee
Iowa State Life Association
Lee's
Paris
P. O
C. T. Fanon
Bots
Mont” Hunter
W. C. Carter
Phil. Reuillard
Miller's
E. A. Rodgers
Soule, Hagan & Funk
Propritors of the
Ws. Brown
F. I. Brown
R. SS. Hawley
Miller's Drug Store
Frank Bros
E. J. Hill
W. L. Church
Hill & Church
Willery
Ellsworth
Grocers
H. A. Crandall & Co
C. S. Humphrey
General Insurance
M. Ewart's
Old Place
Funk Block
New Hotel
Woobster City
Zublin & Thompson
Proprietors of the
Boot and Shoe Store
J. H. Shipp
Boak
W. LE Relly
Wes
Dan’l McLoud
Lee Brothers Furniture Store
Star Restaurant
Henry Winter
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