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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
2
The piece surveys Iowa advertising prospects in Hamilton county, praising Webster City’s buying power and industrial base. It notes a strong Republican primary showing, urges unity for Cummins and Clarke in November, and highlights county agricultural wealth and land values. It also includes a tribute to mothers.
A long tribute by Charles Aldrich records Sumter Willson born in 1827 in Arkwright New York died December 1882 after a ride accident near Webster City. The obituary notes his temperate life, his prominent role in Webster City and Hamilton county, and his wide circle of friends. It also summarizes deaths of S T Edwards Ed Wilder and Harriet Newell Cooper, D D Chase and others with brief biographical details.
A respected man known for steadfast friendship and quiet, exemplary service was mourned as crowds followed his coffin. He lived a humble, honorable life, earned high regard for his character, and served his country with dedication, even to the point of sacrifice if needed.
Wm Anderson and wife to Erick Christian lot 11 block 3 D J addition Jewell Junction for 165 dollars. John Wesley Coley and wife to Charles Coley lot 35 replat V C C addition Blairsburg for 250 dollars. Annie C Smith trustee to Charles EB Sweazy lot 8 block 4 Lawn Hill add W C for 400 dollars. Annie C Smith trustee to Mary QC House lot 13 block 7 Lawn Hill addition W C for 225 dollars. Jane R King and others to K K Lear lots 21 22 238 24 block 9 K E addition Jewell Junction for 750 dollars. Gilbert Knudson and wife to B W Knudson lot 13 block 10 K BE addition Jewell Junction for 300 dollars.
Annie C. Smith as trustee gives notice of intent to forfeit contract for Lot 15, Block 7, Lawn Hill Addition Webster City Iowa for nonpayment due May 1 1914. Fealty to avoid forfeiture by paying 260 dollars within 30 days of service plus costs. Dated May 14 1914.
Sealed bids will be received at the Stanhope State Bank or the secretary of the school board in Stanhope Iowa for constructing a school house. Plans may be seen at the bank after May 11 1914. Bids open June 8 1914 at 1 pm. A certified check for two percent of bid is required.
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