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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
3
Fire gutted the home of Fifth Ward councilman Robert B. LeRoy Saturday night after delays reaching water supply. The frame structure was a total loss though the family had moved out due to prior flooding. most shop machinery was destroyed and the cause remains unproved but suspected spontaneous combustion.
John Crousier Jr 23 of Wright County died in an electrical accident near Cincinnati Ohio while repairing live wires for Western Union Telegraph. His funeral was held at the French church and was among the largest in the area. He leaves a large family of parents four brothers and four sisters.
BE E Fox, current county surveyor, announces candidacy for re nomination ahead of the June primaries. He has lived in the city six years and served nearly two terms, praised for meticulous work. Also listed are farming implements from J W Pearce & Son Kamrar Iowa with prices for riding cultivators and shovels.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day. It states druggists refund money if it fails and notes E W Groves signature on each box priced 36 cents.
Weather and Crop Bulletin from Des Moines dated June 1 notes the week has been the most unfavorable of the season with temperatures shaping the crop outlook.
Weather experts predict hot sultry conditions next week with a possible exception on Tuesday. Hicks the noted predictor forecasts a favorable week and season tickets are selling well. Webster City Concert band will headline evenings with a big street concert to unite bands on Tuesday and Marsh to run refreshment stands. Attractions are being booked daily for the big stage in front of the amphitheatre.
The Literary Round Table held its annual business meeting with Mrs. W. H. Cook. Officers elected include President Miss Florence Baxter, vice president Mrs. A. M. Pond, secretary Mrs. F. H. Alexander, and treasurer Mrs. W. H. Cook. The study for next year will be American art. Misa Crosley provided refreshments after the meeting.
Nathan Osborn and Jennie Dyke were married Monday evening at the Johnson House. Osborn, back from a three months visit to Salt River Kentucky, makes plans to start housekeeping at Bone's Mill where he holds an interest. The Freeman Tribune offers its congratulations.
The Webster City Iowa council in regular session adopted a resolution denouncing the Kishenev massacre of Jews and urging swift punishment of the perpetrators and U.S. influence with Russia to curb anti Jewish violence. A heated debate over free hospital water followed, with the matter referred to the water committee. Finance showed total indebtedness 32720.68, with constitutional limit about 44000.
Reports say flood waters nearly reached the cement warehouse but no cement was lost or damaged. Laborers were forced to abandon the scamp they occupied while Mr Falls, visiting the city, confirms the claim.
Horace Magnee of Corwith died Tuesday morning at 9 at the N F Christenson home after stomach trouble and an operation at Mercy Hospital two weeks earlier. He had lived in the city two months and was survived by his wife two daughters and one son. The remains were taken to Corwith for burial.
Rev Thrush delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Congregational church Sunday afternoon for the graduating class. The church was prettily decorated with flowers and school colors. The chorus sang two anthems and Miss Eleanor Kelly gave a vocal solo. The sermon centered on not what we have but what we are. It was a helpful and able address.
Post office in Washington says a railway mail car cannot be added to the morning south bound passenger now. Officials will monitor mail volume and add the car when warranted. Public urged to use the 6 10 a m mail pickup to increase cargo.
Word reaches this city of the marriage in Portage Wisconsin on Monday of Misa Ruth Kellogg of that city and Harry Hall formerly of Webster City. No details are at hand except the ceremony was in the morning. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Hall of this city. He graduated from the local public school and has many friends here who offer congratulations. Harry is described as an elocutionist with solid character and industry. Ella reports the couple will live in Chicago where Harry is employed. He has graduated from Northwestern University and may resume reading tours in the fall.
The Blairsburg high school marked its second commencement at the Congregational church on Thursday night. The event featured tasteful old rose and cream decor, pleasing musical numbers led by Mrs. W. H. Cook of Webster City, and several notable student orations including The Boyhood of Great Men by Joshua Busick and The Greatest Thing in the World by Linna Gillman. Prof. Nevein’s address praised the class and the school, though his departure ends a period of rapid progress under his leadership.
Fragmentary ad text promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and mentions Kelts Little and Boysen Bros dentists. The garbled copy hints at pricing and business lines but offers no clear events or outcomes.
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