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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
3
A burst of social activity fills Webster City as visitors arrive from Goldfield Marshalltown Stanhope Des Moines and more. Notables include Mrs Jospeh Kahl Mrs B Stafford and many others visiting relatives and attending local homes and events.
J. E. Quackenbush, who previously broke his leg, is improving. He remains confined to bed but expects to be up around the house soon.
G W Coleman shipped a fine yearling Red Pole bull to G F Woodbury at Sheldahl. Coleman owns a top Red Pole herd and reports strong demand for his stock.
Hon D Chase of this city filed nomination papers in Hardin county for the Wright Hardin Hamilton district state senate. Primary set for June 2 with three candidates including Ward and Carpenter Eldora. Chase plans no active campaign there, relying on his record in favor of progressive Republican measures. Hardin, a Cummins county, expected to give him strong support.
The fortunates present a polished production of The Rivals by the high school class of 1906. Otto Howd as Sir Anthony Absolete Deane Newton as Captain Jack Absolute and Murray MacMurray as Bob Acres deliver strong turns with Grace Whitley Miss Caro Inman Miss Louise Houck and Miss Laura White among the standout performers under Mrs W G Bale as stage manager.
The Rev J B Smith delivered the baccalaureate address to the 1906 public schools class urging attention to small deeds and present opportunities. He cited Esther Gideon Ethan Allen David and Harriet Beecher Stowe to illustrate the power of modest acts, urging graduates to serve and honor their heritage.
The lovers’ plot in the production delighted spectators as Miss Hannah Mc Donald delivered a vivacious performance. Master Dick Richards played the clever errand boy with charm and wit, drawing applause for his clever portrayal.
Des Moines reports a week with above normal average temperatures and ample rainfall except for a central region. Showers and storms slowed field work but generally crops progress well. Corn stands are fair, cultivation proceeds, small grains and pastures thrive. season through June 1 is the best since 1900.
Waterloo Reporter notes Hot Springs doctors refunded every cent to G A Holbrook for his daughter Caro Holbrook after two weeks of care failed to cure the child. The physicians say guarantees require refund if cure is not achieved and offered the money without request.
Railroads offer one and a third fare to attendees for the Second District Endeavor convention set at Clarion on June 18 14 and 165, easing travel costs for delegates.
Henry Biernatzki son of Mr and Mrs W J Biernatzki has accepted a job at Miller Coale grocery store The Freeman Tribune predicts he will perform satisfactorily noting his bright industrious character
J. L. Kamrar spoke Saturday night in Gilbert Station for the Blythe faction. News reached the city via Nevada Representative. Story county primaries occur this week as Blythe forces push to gain control of the county.
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