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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
3
Local brief mentions include a doctor sermon schedule at Mt Zion on June 3, a 1900 graduate class portrait by Ed Brown, a birth announcement in Peterson Iowa, and wrestling news from Will V Gregory. The June 4 county board meeting and county auditor filing deadlines are noted, plus obituary for Prof. Tobin and Cedar Falls water bonds success.
In Monday morning tallies the Christian church leads with 64 094 votes while Elmo lodge records 61 143 and Highschool shows 3 491. The contest appears to hinge on remaining uncounted ballots.
The Fort Madison post office safe could not be opened after several attempts. An expert cracks man named Meyers from the penitentiary was brought under guard and opened the door in a short time.
The Freeman Tribune reports a postal card from IF E Grempel mailed from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to a passing steamer, 200 miles from Cherbourg. It requires a five cent stamp and notes the Grempel family are safe on land and well, having landed ashore.
The land and loan company of Rolfe in Pocahontas County reported to the assessor 37000 in moneys and credits while the town board raised it to 400000. The case settled at 96000 with 5000 in back taxes due. Several similar town cases remain in court but likely not heard this term.
A telegram from this city reports George Tucker won the freshman declamatory contest at the state university in Iowa City Friday. His humorous sketch The Delisting Society, once heard in this city by Jeff Webb, earned him the judges' unanimous choice and the top class honors.
A packed Methodist church auditorium observed memorial services for the Grand Army Post and Woman's Relief Corps. Dr Day delivered a well prepared sermon on memory and national unity, linking Jewish Passover and America's Independence Day to the Republic’s enduring Union.
The G. K. Little revival at Webster City concluded Sunday night with a union sermon at the Baptist church on the prodigal son. An afternoon service at the U B church drew a full house and warm endorsements from Pastor L. W. Nine. The crowds pledged to bear witness to Mr. Little’s truth as preached, and the evangelist departed Monday for Cedar Rapids after successful campaigns in Webster City and Newton. Uncalled letters linger in the Webster City post office for May 28 1900 and will be sent to Washington if not picked up.
Mrs J B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire warning from her doctor as gall stones worsened her stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. After taking Electric Bitters her condition improved dramatically, described as a wonderful stomach liver and kidney remedy. Sold by Itz & Little, druggists.
The sun was first obscured at 6 47 am with the shadow at its greatest by 7 47 am. The partial obscuration cooled and warmed the air slightly as the sun returned to a full unbroken disc. Morning conditions were bright and favorable for viewing the eclipse.
J P Scorr disputes Cavana's published card on the piano contest. He states voters may cast ballots for any body or society of their choice and that votes will be counted and results published, with adherence to these rules until the contest closes.
Two young men from the city outskirts were in Duncombe Saturday when they clashed with a saloon barkeeper. Each returned home with severe head gashes needing stitches. The bartender allegedly struck them with a Hickory club, and both youths were arrested and fined. They traveled to Fort Dodge to pursue punishment against the saloon keeper.
Word from the regiment states a Cedar Rapids event on June 11. From each company two officers will participate, all expenses paid plus wages. A $5 prize purse will go to top shooters on each of five ranges, followed by a contest between a twelve-man marksmen club for a $30 purse. Company C expects strong showings.
The piece argues that emergencies reveal human character and inspire great leaders. It cites Lincoln and Grant as examples of beings raised by God to meet wartime demands, and suggests that vital interests provoke self sacrifice, unity, and progress in justice and citizenship.
Warmer than usual with extra sunshine and light, uneven rainfall. Conditions favorable for finishing corn planting and field cultivation. Overall crop prospects strong with good stands in spring grains. hay varies by region and drought impacts meadows and pastures. Southern belt shows near average timothy hay seed prospects.
In a packed Methodist church the annual baccalaureate sermon linked truth to freedom. Dr Day argued freedom comes from understanding basic facts, personal insight, and steadfast faith, citing examples from history and science to urge present focused action.
Dixie Ky resident T L Martin testifies to night coughs and throat irritation, crediting Dr King’s New Discovery with instant relief. He reports four years of family use and calls it the greatest remedy for coughs colds and chest and lung troubles. Trial bottles free at Kelts a Little’s Drug Store.
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