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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
1
The Freeman-Tribune Publishing Company dubs the Tribune as the official paper. Twelve pages are indicated in the publication note.
Jim Paul underwent a hearing before Justice Magowan and waived examination. He is held on $500 bonds to face the grand jury after failing to secure bail and was transported to Rockwell City by Sheriff Dowd Monday afternoon.
A peaceable agreement ended factional strife from the ante convention contest for a representative nomination. A D Clark withdrew, Gardner Cowles was nominated, Clark became delegation chairman, and the group supported A B Cummins for governor. The outcome signals a united ticket for fall elections.
The trial of Prof G D Herron for conduct unbecoming a minister started at 11 in the Congregational church with thirteen district churches represented. His written defense argues a divine mission and a troubled home life while he and Miss Randall aided his work. jurors indicate a bias toward expulsion before testimony. Also noted is a Woolstock youth Pringle known for loud, disruptive cheering at the ball game yesterday.
The Beach and Bowers minstrel troupe impressed the Tacoma audience with energetic performances. Don Gordon dazzled on the bicycle while the Kenno La Barre trio delivered above average acrobatics and the Van brothers showcased versatile musical acts. Bobby Beach directed a novel B P O E drill and the show closed with Bobby Beach’s trained dogs. The act will visit Webster City on Friday June 14.
Mrs Alice Wilcox sues in Cerro Gordo County claiming her husband traded away his property worth about 100000 for other property and had return deeds made to his son Frank L Wilcox, cutting her out. She alleges the transfers were made while both parties lived in Dakota and about 5000 of Cerro Gordo property is involved. Trial set for October term.
John L. Rendall defends Christian Science against critics Dr Lawson and Dr Buckley, arguing the faith proves itself by practice and fruits. He cites open reading rooms and appeals for impartial inquiry, calling it Christianity without creed and dogma, presented in Des Moines June 4. We are prepared to furnish you hardware cheaper than anybody.
The Webster City high school alumni banquet and reception was held Tuesday at the Universalist church parlors. President Hyatt greeted the class of 1901, with Miss Edith McLaury and Miss Bessie Lyon among speakers and performers. Officers were elected Roy Austin president, Mrs. E. W. Bunker vice president, Miss Margie Hunter secretary, and Jesse Cleveland treasurer. The event featured a four course dinner, musical numbers by J. M. Power and Miss Mand Soule, and a lively after-dinner program. The piece also notes plans for a historic building to house the Iowa historical center, led by Curator Aldrich, with much of the collection already in place.
Charles Aldrich curator of the State Historical Society in Des Moines arrived Monday to attend Floyd monument exercises. He recently built a historical building at the state capital to safeguard Iowa relics and uphold the state’s patriotism and prosperity.
The Manson Journal lambasts Webster City after a disastrous game at Manson baseball park. It describes poor pitching by Jim Meyers, numerous errors, and a lopsided score as the worst baseball exhibition seen with Webster City players blamed for many miscues.
Mrs. Tom Druen testified in police court that her husband returned home drunk last night and attacked their home with an axe. He damaged a stair door, frightened their child who leaped from a two story window, and police later arrested him. He was fined 15.10 and appealed to district court with $100 bond set and posted.
Semi annual sale begins Saturday June 1 1901 and runs until all surplus stock is cleared. Distributors offer deep cuts across multiple lines as inventory is reduced. Sale emphasizes rapid liquidation and wide availability across departments.
A long standing two yearly sale promises fresh stock and large discounts. Offers include 8c yeast foam, 4c soda, 5c starch, 15c Rio Coffee, 28c Mandalay coffee, 46c-50c tea, and flour specials from Sleepy-Eye and Gold Patent. Free glass dish with baking powder and multiple percent discounts on lamps, china, glassware, and decor.
Mrs Druen seeks separation bonds as Druen admits failure to support family and door is smashed. He denies chasing the child. After a head injury and collapse near his boarding place on campus, he is taken to the college hospital and dies six hours later.
Yesterday's harsh wind and cold affected residents in light clothing. Telegraph reports snow storms in the Dakotas Idaho and upper northwest with damage to fruit crops in Oregon and Washington. Local frosts appeared last night but no serious crop injury reported to corn or other crops.
Homer J. Cameron a college freshman in Ames started riding into town last Monday evening. He met a team on the road and lost control of his bicycle causing him to take a header. He got up mounted his wheel and continued his journey.
Judge Shiras ruled the tax is a lien on the goods and the trustee must pay about 200 dollars. County Attorney Boeye prosecuted for the county and won. A Chicago man named Jackman lost 3000 dollars in stocks to holdup artists who took a roll of 800 on his way home, leaving no funds for the police.
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