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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
3
A sprawling jumble of opinions on Iowa politics mentions a Pittsburg girl, legal troubles of a captain, re election bids for Ketchum, and criticism of Governor Cummins versus Senator Allison. It discusses LaFollette, postal rates, rural free delivery routes, denatured alcohol, and public sentiment versus judgment in politics.
Miss Marion White entertained a group of young friends on Division Street in honor of visiting Miss Florence Weir of Mankato Minnesota. Music games and a luncheon filled the evening. attendees included Alta Bailey Bva Thompson Hellen Smith Hazel McComb Grace Lee Dorothy Tuttle Essie Bailey Joy Ballard Lola Hughes Cedar Falls.
Mr and Mrs D H Morgan entertained a group of ladies and gentlemen on New Year's Day at their Division street home. A three course dinner followed by sociable afternoon hours with music. Guests included Mr and Mrs N F Christenson and family Mr and Mrs J Rutledge and family Mr and Mrs R P Smock and Mr and Mrs A Christenson and Mr Herman Rutledge.
A city party rode sleds to Arthur Campbell’s home for an entertaining New Year’s Eve gathering hosted by Misses Sadie and Irene Campbell. Nearby, Mr and Mrs M M Bayless hosted the Sorosis Club with music games and a midnight two course supper. A decorated table featured New Year resolutions amid guests including H C Horsley W J Stevens R E Channer E B Hemmen A H Horn FA Bonebright C J Jennings G Mitchell L T Olson and Ss J Ellingson.
The Philathea class met at Miss Anna and Miss Mary Tatham’s home for its regular monthly business meeting. Officers were elected for six months: President Anna Tatham, Vice Laura Bossert, Sec Annette MacFarland, Asst Sec Amy Frank, Cor Sec Jessie Warrington, Treas Lola Derr, Press Reporter Mattie Smock. The group invited the Baracas for games and refreshments then sang at midnight and greeted the new year from the front porch. A notice at the end offers a 6 or 7 room house for rent via B. in this office.
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending December 31 1907 includes R Crosson Clarence Murphy Dr F W McManus A N Palmer Co L Tuck Miss Stella Thompson. Uncalled letters after two weeks go to Dead Letter Office Washington D C. Also beefy ad for buff turkeys by Will Oakland Blairsburg phone 13.
The text notes progressives deny muting the senator and reject sentiment or scheming. They argue the faction should not be blamed for attempts to humiliate a respected Iowa senator with no known personal enemies.
Peter Hanson of Sioux Falls SD visits his mother and friends. Perry Phillips trips to Eagle Grove. Frank Schropper on business to Lake View. Signel Simon from Armour SD returns home for weeks. Ray Lege visits family in Freedom township. Anderson of Sioux Falls visits nearby. Cora and Amonetta Stark visit Duncombe. Joe Lang’s Xmas with Mallingers in Colfax. Robert Welsh from Washington here on leave. Miss Dundon teaching at Webster City spends Xmas at home. Young people attend Duncombe Xmas dance. Mr. Beers named new station agent at the depot. Fear to Webster City Im plement Co. J K Fear praised as reliable. August Duden family and Behrens depart for Missouri. New station agent to occupy Duden’s house. Ross McAninch moves toward Waterloo for work. J B Tomlinson of Houston TX visiting relatives. Merchants close at 6:30 pm until April 1 except Saturdays. Mrs. John Watson dies aged 76. funeral Thursday by Rev. Bryan. She leaves husband and five children in various locations.
Hamilton County Iowa invites sealed bids for Hill Brandrup Drainage Ditch No 53 work in sections 1 through 9 with varying tile sizes and lengths. Bids due February 3 1908 at 12 noon to the county auditor Webster City. Includes 10 percent bid security and July 1 1908 completion. Also help wanted and contact details listed.
The Board of Supervisors of Hamilton will receive sealed bids for construction of Mahood Drainage Ditch No 45. Section 1 involves 4000 feet of 20 inch pipe with average cut 5.0 and maximum cut to be defined. Section 2 covers 1400 feet of 18 inch tile with average cut 5.8 and maximum cut 6.8.
The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Iowa advertises the Kalseim Drainage Ditch No. 40 project at its office. Specifications list sections with measured feet tile sizes average and maximum cuts. Completion target is June 1 1908 with plats in Webster City on file dated December 30 1907 signed QO A Cragwick.
The Hamilton Iowa county auditor announces bids due February 3 1908 for Spell man Drainage Ditch No 35 near Webster City. Specifications cover sections of tile sizes from 26 to 6 inches with measured cuts and bulkheads including masonry and brick manholes to be built to grade. Work to be completed in 1908 under engineer supervision.
The notice dated December 80 1907 from Webster City Iowa records plat information. O A Cragwick County Auditor and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors sign the notice.
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