Local notices and business changes in Hamilton county
Consultation free at Heron optician. Chas Qu Quinns open a restaurant on Seneca at Blankenbuehler’s old stand. John A Digerness leases Ellsworth Chronicle to R B Russell starting January. Bige to auction Graffunder farm January 28 1902. Lumber storehouse moved south for Central depot expansion. Patent on self dump dirt and manure box offered. Northwestern corncribs torn down near freight yards. Daily Freeman Tribune seeks local correspondents in every township. Webster City not alone in damage suits Iowa Falls has two suits. Thies seeks 2000. Belken seeks 3500. city to defend.
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Webster City
Iowa Falls
Charles Thies
J. F. Belken
Catholic Fair to Feature Grand Exalted Ruler Address
An event at the Catholic Fair in the city on January 21 to 24 will feature Hon. Charles E. Pickett Grand Exalted Ruler of the BPOE. Admission tickets are for sale through Catholic society members. Also notes the death of Mrs Hellen Patton at age seventy in Uniontown Penn. Father Hellen now the sole surviving child.
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Charles E. Pickett
United States
Catholic Society
M. H. Hellen
Hellen Mar Patton
Uniontown
Penn
Father Hellen
Bird Shot For Tiger Disease Adverts Health Tonic
An old advertisement warns that tuberculosis is a dangerous, stealthy disease likened to a tiger. It claims bird shot is useless and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a strengthening remedy. The copy urges readers to request a free sample and buy the product for $1.00 through chemists and druggists.
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Scott
Ellsworth College Receives Generous Gifts and Lab Equipment
The article notes substantial Christmas donations to Ellsworth College Iowa Falls including a 1,200 specimen collection for the college museum and a full physical laboratory setup with X-ray and wireless apparatus. It also reports on a new merchants delivery service in southern Iowa and Des Moines canning plant relocation considerations.
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Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
Ellsworth
Mrs Allen Brock Buried in Saratoga Cemetery
Mrs. Allen Brock who died Sunday was buried Monday in Saratoga cemetery. She lived a mile south of Saratoga and was among the county's older settlers. She had been ill for some time.
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Allen Brock
Saratoga
Webster County Merchants Oppose Rural Route Inauguration
Webster county merchants in small towns oppose the launching of rural routes, arguing it will ruin their local trade. They suggest they are behind the times by about three years.
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Sioux City
Fire Destroyed McDermott Residence Near City
A house three to four miles northwest of town belonging to Geo W McDermott burned Saturday afternoon. The fire ruined household goods and possessions, partly insured, with total loss of personal property. Cause believed to be a defective flue or stovepipe from the upper part of the house.
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Geo. W. McDermott
City Council Adopts Warrants And Boiler Purchase
City officers reports filed as council approves authorization to issue two thousand dollars in warrants on the corporation fund payable by May 1 1902 with six percent interest. Warrants to be negotiated at par by the city clerk. Electric light committee to buy a boiler for 650 dollars FOB Webster City. Meeting adjourned to Thursday evening January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dadley
Mason
A. Edwards
Ienns
Electric Light
Des Moines Mfg. & Supply Co
Webster City
Webster City Brick and Tile Factory Rebuilt with Larger Plant
The Webster City brick and tile factory is being rebuilt with expanded facilities. The old main machinery and boiler room will be 36 by 100 feet, a clay and storage room 56 by 100 feet, and a new ground clay storage building 46 by 80 feet. Planned spring kiln additions follow to create a near new factory under Mr. Soule.
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Webster City
Soule
Eagle Grove Residents Move to Texas Rice Venture
Chas Haukole and J G Stockton depart Eagle Grove with a group to farm a large land tract in Texas. About 1000 acres bought with at least a quarter for rice, rest improved. Mr Hugh Donly and family relocate. Dr Donly becomes overseer and Stockton the manager, all to reside on the new property. Residents praise the Donlys for years of service and community work as they leave.
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Eagle Grove
Chas. Haukole
J. G. Stockton
Texas
Hugh Donly
Don
Donly
Officials and Ex-Officials Live on Boone Street
A Webster City observer notes a concentration of county officials and ex-officials on the west half of Boone Street. Names include F. E. Landers ex-auditor J. H. Richard ex-superintendent and present judge J. R. C. Hunter ex-recorder Joe Robinson G. H. Daniela A. A. Wicks ex-clerks and Sam McAdow the present incumbent.
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Webster City
F. E. Landers
J. H. Richard
J. R. C. Hunter
Joe Robinson
G. H. Daniela
A. A. Wicks
Sam McAdow
Boone Street
Des Moines
Webster City Merchants Face Declining Trade
The Eagle Grove Eagle notes three business failures in Webster City within months as merchants struggle with low prices and rising costs. It questions local business practices and suggests adopting higher pricing like Eagle Grove to avoid, or at least reduce, defaults.
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Grabschied
Webster City
Eagle Grove Eagle
Eagle Grove
Pay the Printer Reminder for Overdue Subscriptions
A newspaper pleads for immediate payment from all readers with outstanding subscriptions. The notice notes high operating costs and urges readers to settle balances promptly to keep the paper running. It addresses all debtors and emphasizes every dollar helps.
Death of P. E. Kidder in Webster City
P. E. Kidder died at his home in Webster City after a five month illness. He suffered pneumonia and a malignant neck abscess before death. Survived by a wife and four children Will Elwood Austin Hallie the funeral was held Monday at 2 30 p m.
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P. E. Kidder
Mr. Kidder
Webster City
Ilinois
Will
Elwood
Austin
Hallie
Grocery man sells sand as sugar in odd sale
Questioning a grocer who offers a sand substitute for Madison Medicine Co's Rocky Mountain Tea by Keltz and Little. The remark hints at questionable market practices and a dubious vendor.
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Madison Medicine Co
Keltz & Little
Miller Couple Face Trial Over Illicit Liquor Charges
Mr and Mrs Quince Miller who ran a restaurant near Grand Central faced a district court case after police raided the business Friday for keeping and selling intoxicating liquor without a license. Bail was set with Mr Miller jailed for lack of $500, Mrs Miller posting $800.
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Mrs. Quince Miller
Quince Miller
Grand Central Hotel
Ash
Bonner
Boeye
McConnell Donates Silver Tea Set at Catholic Fair
J W McConnell of the William Owen company gives a three piece silver tea set to the Catholic fair management. The set is on display at Heron's jewelry store and will be drawn at the fair January 21 to 24. Health tonic advertised by Keltz and Little.
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J. W. McConnell
Wm. Owen Company
Catholic Fair Management
Mr. McConnell
Friar Lawrence
Heron’s Jewelry Store
County officers sworn in for term. Clark replaced by Christianson
The board of supervisors met Monday afternoon and county officers for the ensuing term were sworn in. Each officer is his own successor except representative R G Clark who is succeeded by G P Christianson of Randall. Fardal treasurer Shaffer sheriff Gerber superintendent Hall coroner Fox surveyor and Doo little supervisor from First district all succeed themselves. They have discharged duties satisfactorily and earned constituents' confidence.
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Board of Supervisors
R. G. Clark
G. P. Christianson
Randall
John E. Fardal
J. H.shaffer
L. N. Gerber
O. A. Hall
E. B E. Fox
C. D. Doolittle
Wm. Owen Company Stages Notable Romeo and Juliet in Webster City
The Wm. Owen company drew a full house Monday night with strong support from J. W. McConnell as Friar Lawrence. Miss Reynolds excelled as Juliet and Mr. Balsar as Mercutio, with the tomb and balcony scenes praised for staging and acting overall.
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Wm. Owen
Mr. Owen
Webster City
J. W. McConnell
Friar Lawrence
Juliet
Miss Reynolds
Mercutio
Auction at Webster City on Jan 15 1902 details farm stock
At F A Bishop Riverside Farm near Webster City on Wednesday January 15 1902 at 10 am a sale of 14 horses including mares and a roadster, 17 cattle with calves and bulls, 14 brood sows, farm machinery and bees, ten tons hay and 500 bushels corn. Terms cash under 5, credit 12 months with notes and security, no delivery until terms met. Auctioneers M Al McCollough and H W McDonald clerk.
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F. A. Bishop Riverside
Webster City
Jack
Harry
Grand Porter
A. Bishop & Son
M. al, McCollough
H. W. McDonald
Tili
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Chas. Qu Quinn
Seneca Street
Wm. Blankenbuehler
John A. Digerness
R. B. Russell
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O. W. Bige
B. L. Willis
Central
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W. W. Loban
Williams
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Hamilton County
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Tiger
Goq Peart Su
N.Y
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C. Wells & Co
Te Roy
N. Y
Karl
Des Moines Canning Company
J. P. Conner
Washington City
Dension Review
Gov. Shaw
the Treasury
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Fort Dodge
J. H. Lee
C. B. Lawrence
Woolstock
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Chicaco & North-Western Railway
Fishing
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Denver
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Colorado
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Omaha
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Los Angeles
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