Local Matters and Community Notes From Webster City and Surrounds
Evangelistic meetings begin in Stratford. Catholics advance church lot grading. Indiana permits counterfeit stakes in a poker jackpot. Arizona uncertain. Puzzle reports nine hogs in four odd pens. Iowa Beet Sugar Co forms in Missouri Valley led by Walter Smith. Lacy active in Sixth District race. Miss Deda Swan wedding announced in Belgrade Minnesota May 22, 1901. Hog sale nets $3108 to John Ely. Wright County Veteran Association holds Eagle Grove reunion June 12-13. Railroads offer ten passenger group rates. Chas. Kline rents Flint street house, moves from Freeport. Mrs Kline visiting Rome NY. Hamilton, Beely inspect Huron for land speculation. next trip to Oklahoma. Sac City forms new armory for Company M. dedication with E S Johnson and R J Hammell. Rosendale school ends May 31 report shows days taught 20, pupils 22, attendance 45, several pupils listed absent or tardy. Ottumwa Daily Democrat folded due to patronage shortfall. $50,000 sunk. paper suspended and up for sale.
Better than Hatchets in Carlyle Saloon Notes
Addie Berry a 19 year old of Carlyle Til enters a saloon with notebook and pencil and records the names of all present. Carlyle is described as an email town where everyone knows everyone else. Saloon business is said to be languishing.
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Addie Berry
Carlyle, Til
Carlyle
Captain Cryil W King Found Guilty in Bribery Case
A sealed verdict in the bribery case against former Captain and Quartermaster Cryil W. King was opened in United States circuit court this morning. The jury found him guilty of receiving money with intent to influence his official actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Cryil W. King
United States Circuit Court
Fenton and Goddard to Wed at Local Congregational Church
Formal notice announces the marriage of Miss Mabel Fenton and Mr. Harry Paul Goddard of Minneapolis. The ceremony will take place at 10 o clock on June 20 at the Congregational church, with residence to be at 1229 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis after July 16.
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Mabel Fenton
Harry Paul Goddard
Minneapolis
Congregational Church
Hennepin Avenue
Hand Crushed in Dough Breaker at Local Restaurant
Ed Beightel, a Blankenbuehler's restaurant employee, had his hand badly crushed when it entered a dough breaker Friday. No bones broke, but the wound is painful and slow to heal. Unless infection occurs, no serious results are expected. he is currently recovering and will be unable to use the hand for some time.
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Ed Beightel
Blankenbuehler
Sunday School Missionary Arrives in Hamilton County
In response to a county request the American Sunday School Union sent Mr. A A Johnson to Hamilton county who began work June first. The notice asks for full cooperation from Sunday school workers in support of Johnson as they had with former missionary A J Lander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sunday School Association
American Sunday School Union
Hamilton County
A. A. Johnson
Bair Breaks Arm in Open-Buggy Accident
Friday accident near the Bank street bridge left T. Bair with a broken left arm after his horse frightened at the watering trough. W. H. H. Smith helped control the team. Dr. Eberle set the fracture and Bair was tended for injuries.
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B. Bair
W. H. H. Smith
Kamrar
Bank Street Bridge
Mr. Bair
Eberle
Mr. Smith
Dr J E Williams Injured In Buggy Accident
Dr J E Williams had a Sunday afternoon crash north of town near W H H Smiths farm when a wheel hit a stone. He was thrown but held the lines as the horse dragged him briefly. He suffered ligament injuries mistaken for a broken arm but escaped worse harm.
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J.E. Williams
W. H. H. Smith
Mr. Williams
New Telephone Line Planned Between Stanhope and Jewell
Stanhope Mail reports a stock company formed by residents of Stanhope Jewell and surrounding farmers to build a new telephone line between Stanhope and Jewell. Twenty shares at thirty five dollars each are nearly sold. John Jacobson leads the company with stockholders including Fred Taylor George Reed Bert Riley Ed Whelty Dr Tilden Ed Thoreson Dr Lewis Frank Snyder and the Voss Lumber Co. Construction starts at once and the Stanhope office will be at Thoreson Son's drug store. The line is to connect with Chamberlain lines at Stanhope.
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Stanhope Mail
Stanhope
Jewell
Here
John Jacobson
Fred Taylor
George Reed
Bert Riley
Ed Whelty
Dr. Tilden
Ed Thoreson
Lewis
Frank Snyder
Voss Lumber Co
Btanhope
Thoreson & Son
Chamberlain
Hamilton County Humane Society Organized at Congregational Church
The paper praises the formation of the Hamilton County Humane Society at a Monday church meeting. It aims to include every county community in a countywide directory to spread the society’s influence and enlist broad local cooperation, led by Wesley Martin and Col. Crosley as president and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County Humane Society
Congregational Church
Hamilton County
Wesley Martin
Col. Crosley
Paul Captured by Deputy Sheriff in Fort Dodge Case
Jim Paul was captured Saturday night in the city by Deputy Sheriff Sutton and taken to Fort Dodge. He is wanted there on an information filed by Ed Covey charging salacious conduct toward Mrs. Covey. Paul and Mrs. Covey had drawn attention last winter when Covey disappeared from Lehigh and later reappeared, with Paul then suspected of foul play.
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Jim Paul
Sutton
Fort Dodge
Ed Covey
Iowa Better Than Western Dakota for Home Seekers
Hamilton county observers warn Dakota lands are grazing and unsuitable for generations of farming. Iowa lands remain cheaper and more reliable for permanent homes, with better prospects and safety for families.
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Hamilton County
Dakota
Iowa
Frank Mason
Marriage of Vera Knutson to Thomas Thompson at Knutson residence
The wedding of Vera Knutson eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Knut Knutson took place May 29 at 10 30 am two miles west of Randall Rev Estvold officiating about 250 guests attended the ceremony Bridesmaids included Isabella Thompson Anna Markus Miss Lund and Effie Crapper Groomsmen were Martin and Henry Knutson Charlie Knutson and HL Miller A large lawn dinner followed and many fine presents indicated the couple is held in high esteem in Hamilton county Jewell report June 3
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Vera
Knut Knutson
Thomas Thompson
Estvold
Randall
Jewell
Hamilton County
Isabella Thompson
Anna Markus
Miss Lund
Effie Crapper
Martin
Henry Knutson
Charlie Knutson
HL Miller
Thompson
EH. Jewell
A Fine Farm Home Near Webster City
A rural feature profile describes Col. Frank D. Carson's 240 acre farm one mile east of Webster City in Hamilton County. New improvements completed this spring include a modern house with river views, a large barn, ample hay storage, a hog house, and a pumping-equipped well. The article praises the design and investment of about $8,000, noting the Carson home as an enviable country residence, well situated and picturesque. It also mentions a divorce case in Idaho over a Paris Exposition trip and ends with an ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at H J Arthurs.
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Hamilton County
Frank D. Carson
Webster City
Carson
Frank
Idaho
Dr. Caldwell
H. J. Arthur
Fort Dodge Invites Purity Degree Staff to Form Lodge
At a Saturday business meeting the Purity degree staff accepted an invitation from Fort Dodge to establish a new lodge. Known for exactness in degree work, they have helped install lodges in nearby towns. Fort Dodge will then have two Rebekah lodges, a claim Webster City has long boasted.
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Purity Degree
Fort Dodge
Webster City
Felt Goods Project Could Boost Webster City Venture
Geo Mackown, aiming to form a Webster City stock company for felt goods, proposes to invest 5000 dollars and run the enterprise with no pay unless profits arise. He pledges full-time effort and believes the venture can yield ample dividends. Local business leaders are urged to seize this opportunity for the town’s growth.
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Geo. Mackown
Webster City
Weather and Crops Highlight Dry Spell and Corn Boom
The past three weeks brought favorable weather for farming but dry spells threaten pastures and meadows. May planting faces dry seed beds while cut-worm activity and replanting affect corn stands. A speculative corn boom inflates prices then may reduce consumption, signaling possible cheap corn after 1901.
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Phillips
Annual Normal Institute Opens Promptly for Teachers
A Colorado county urges Hamilton County teachers to enroll early for the upcoming Normal Institute starting June 17. With 154 enrolled and 150 eager to hear more, organizers stress prompt attendance, strong instructors, and the need to complete two months of work in ten days. L N Gerber Co Supt encourages copies of outlines and early commitment for the season. Rocky Mountain Tea ad follows.
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L. N. Gerber
How to Avoid Trouble with a Household Remedy
Advice urging families to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now to prevent summer bowel problems. Recommends it for children and adults and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Pan-American trip advertised with Niagara Falls link
The Pan-American offers a rewarding journey with Michigan Central service to Niagara Falls and a stop-over on the way east. A colorfully illustrated souvenir with full information is being prepared and can be obtained by sending four cents postage to O. W. Ruggles in Chicago.
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Pan-American
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
O. W. Ruggles
Gen
Chicago
No Active Man, Torpid Liver Recovered by Tablets
An ad stating an energetic man lacks vigor due to a torpid liver and poor appetite. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to restore liver function and vitality, improve digestion, and promise a return to health. Priced at 25 cents with free samples at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Price
Bargains in Rates to Buffalo Boston and New York
Low rates are now in effect to Buffalo Boston New York and other eastern points via the Chicago Great Western railway. For full information inquire of any Great Western agent or J P Elmer general passenger agent Chicago.
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Buffalo
Boston
New York
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
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Stratford
Indiana
Arizona
Missouri Valley
Walter Smith
Council Bluffs
John’ F. Lacy
Oskaloosa
Cummins
Deda Swan
W. Robert Morrison
Beligji
Minn
Billy Garth
Porkers
Jersey Reds
Han’ A
John Ely
Wright County Veteran ‘Association
Eagle Grove
W. R. C. and Friends
Chas. Kline
North‘western
Bonner
Flint Street
Freeport
Ilindis
Hamilton
C. H. Beely
Independence
Huron
Charlie
Oklahoma
Sac City
E. 8. Johnson
R. J. Hammell
Rosendale
Selma
Sunnoe
Sophie Sunnoe
Sadie Anderson
Christ Skaalure
Martha Quam
Byrda Olsen
Gertie Quam
Millie Boe
Mary Sandsgord
Cora Boe
Cora Overland
Oscar Sunnoe
Michael Roe
Irving Sunnoe
Martha Martin
Ottumwa
Scott
Scott & Bownf
Pearl Street
Capt. King
Sunday School Missionary
Paul
Knutson-Thompson
Madison Medicine Co
Keltz & Juittle
Sharples
J. W. Letts
Felt Goods
Rocky Mountain
Keltz & Little
Ralston
Sal
H. A. Grandall & GO
Grocers
J.C. Warner
Racine
Wis
Lydia Groves
Philadelphia
N. Y
Mra. M. Tilton
Temple
Mra. G. Edwards
Clarinda
W. A. Henderson CO
16Th Street
Hanech & Co
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