Gossip and mobility fill Webster City diary notes
The column records a flurry of local visits and travels as residents and relatives move through nearby towns. Names include Dakin, Kent, Farr, Neel, Ballard, Bowen, Tucker, Minard, Parks, von Krog, Hale, Heineman, Dodge, Smith, Stickler, Lee, Sackett, Parker, Crist, Neely, Samis, Adams, Stover, Towle, and others visiting or leaving for Minneapolis, Eagle Grove, Jewell, Kamrar, Williams, Ellsworth, Jewell, Radcliffe, Grinnell, Branhope, and Boston with weddings, funerals, and treatments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
IT. Dakin
Minneapolis
D. A. Kent
Jewell
City
Bert Farr
Wyatt
W. A. Neel
Kamvar
Webster City
H. D. Ballard
Radcliffe and McCalliburg
Anna Bowen
Eagle Grove
Ralph Tucker
Gilmore City
Milton Wolcott
W. H. Minard
P. C. Parks
Williams
Prof
C. §. von Krog
Elleworth
A. Hale
Blairsburg
L. C. Heineman
H. R. Dodge
Herold Smith of
Chas. T. Smith
Stickler
Epworth
Ellsworth
Barkhuaft-MacGregor
M. D. Arnold
Marion Lee
Grinnell College
G. C. Sackett
Winterset
F. A. Sackett
Misa DeElda Crist
Misa Lettie Anderson
Stratford
Dentist Clark
Branhope
Otto Quick
Jane Billington
Gil Lund
C. H. Neely
Kamrar
Delmar Lake
Mra. Samis
Randall
Mary M. Nelwen
RB. E. Towle
J. W. Adams
Powesheik County
Henry Lundell
F. C. Ruegnitz
Company C Armory Dedication Promises Elm City Pageant
Webster City prepares for the dedication of Company C's new armory next Tuesday with a large parade and a dedicatory address by Governor Cummins. The event marks 22 years of service with five captains and five armories, and invites National Guard units from across the state.
President Signs Free Alcohol Bill Affects Corn Belt
President Roosevelt signed the denatured alcohol bill authorizing tax free manufacture of raw alcohol for lighting fuel and other non beverage uses. The measure allows construction of plants or factories to produce denatured alcohol and is expected to benefit the corn producing region nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Doctors Attend Banquet by Hamilton County Medical Association
The Hamilton County Medical Association held a quarterly meeting at The Willson with medical papers read in the afternoon and a banquet in the evening. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Whitley and doctors from Jewell and Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County Medical Association
Hamilton County Medicals Association
Willson
F. E. Whitley
T. F. Desmond
O. A. Hall
5000 Acres Land for Sale in Hamilton County
For sale 5000 acres in Hamilton County at prices around 37.50 to 51 860 per acre. The ad promises quick investment with potential profit and offers buying selling land city property insurance and loans. Office listed at a grocery and china store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Young People Wed in St Paul ceremony ties Hogan and Lundell
Miss Gertie Hogan and Dr Alvin Lundell wed in St Paul with Richard Mullina and Nora Tormy of Webster City in attendance. The couple plan to live in Omaha where Lundell serves as a government meat inspector after veterinary schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Hogan
Alvin Lundell
This City
Omaha
St Paul
Richard Mullina
Nora Tormy
Lundell
Miss Hogan
St. Paul
Webster City
Christina Lundell
The
Freeman-Tribune
Webster City Savings Bank votes to raise capital
The Webster City Savings Bank directors voted unanimously to increase capital stock from 20000 to 35000. Law requires stockholder approval with 30 days notice. on the 6th instant the stockholders voted unanimously to approve. Directors meet tonight to finalize actions. all 15000 new stock is sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City Savings Bank
Ingertson Family Welcomes Baby Girl in Chicago Return
Local note announces P. O. Ingertson formerly of this city and son of I. Ingertson became a father for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Ingertson welcomed a very good looking baby girl yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Ingertson
Chicago
I. Ingertson
Farmer Sold Farm Near Columbia to J H Stahl
Oscar W Short sold his farm near Columbia South Dakota to J H Stahl of this city. Stahl traded in a threshing outfit which Short has disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Short
Columbia
South Dakota
J. H. Stahl
Mr. Stahl
Mr. Short
Ellsworth News celebrates Fourth of July in usual energy
The Ellsworth News reports that the town will mark Independence Day with its customary lively actions. Residents of Hamilton County can expect a series of festive events and communal celebrations throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Hamilton County
Fine Strawberry Samples From Local Patches
Otto Traver reported a fine batch of large flavored strawberries from his hill patch northeast of town. Frank L. Ribbey brought Wisconsin King berries from the south part of town, promising about eight hundred quarts for the market this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Traver
Frank L. Ribbey
Ribbey
Pioneer settler John Boyer reportedly near death after stroke
A letter from Los Angeles reports John Boyer suffered a paralytic stroke and lay in a hospital, death momentarily expected. Boyer was an early Hamilton county settler from Freedom township near Poplar Grove and known as a successful farmer and respected citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
John Boyer
Boyer
Hamilton County
Freedom Township
Poplar Grove
Demand for Wagons with Wide Tires Rising in Iowa
Reports from wholesale dealers and farmers show heavy demand in Iowa for wagons with wide tires during the coming spring and summer. The trend reflects widespread need among farm households for versatile farm wagons and implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Armory Building Photos Taken For Souvenir Copies
G. L. Johnson yesterday produced a fine photograph of the armory in this city. He completed the negative and displays the image. Svenson Bros. also shot a strong photo this afternoon. Many pictures may be treasured souvenirs as outside papers place orders with Webster City correspondents including Chicago Des Moines and Sioux City papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. £. Johnson
Armory
Svenson Bros
Webster City
Chicago
Des Moines
Sioux City
Quarantine Placed On East Side Horse Farm For Texas Itch
Four Texas itch cases found on the east side at A C Morgan place led to a strict quarantine and humane society report. State veterinarians and local aides assess afflicted horses, with Morgan animals in poor condition and possible euthanasia if no improvement. Collins’ horses recovering, not quarantined. Disease not contagious to humans. quarantine restricts animal movement but not public entry.
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Koto
Forest City
A. C. Morgan
Chas. Collins
Morgan
Texas
Humane Society
Wesley Martin
Ash
Webster City Couple Celebrate Crystal Wedding
Former Webster City residents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Letts of Baum Street marked their crystal wedding with a Saturday card party in Pittsburg. The home featured spring flowers and five euchre tables with guests including Mrs. J. A. Preasley of Oregon, mother of Mrs. Letts, who sent many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Pittsburg
J. H. Letts
Baum Street
J. A. Preasley
Oregon
Mra. Lette
Webster City Ordinance on Curb Cocks and Boxes
City council adopts pattern and material standards for curb cocks and boxes. New curb cocks must use inverted key design. Boxes installed after passage require water committee approval and materials provided by the water department at up to ten percent above factory cost. Passed June 4, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
F. A. Edwards
P. M. Banks
Company G Fort Dodge Absent From Webster City Armory Dedication
Company G of Fort Dodge will not attend the Webster City armory dedication next Tuesday. Short time before encampment and regular drill night require all practice nights. The program will proceed with demonstrations and parade. Governor Cummins and staff, plus the Fifty-Sixth regimental band in uniform, will attend. Captain Hyatt comments on the disappointment and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Webster City
Company G
Hyatt
Company
Cummins
Elventh Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Death of Aged Lady at Kamrar
Mrs. Michaelson aged 90 dies at home one half mile south and west of the German church near Kamrar from old age and stomach trouble. She resided with her son and the funeral is planned for Monday at the German church.
Miss Flora Kearns Weds Mr A L Fridman in Sioux City
Miss Flora Kearns daughter of John V. Kearns of this city married Tuesday evening in Sioux City to Mr A L Fridman of Rock Valley. The ceremony took place at the bride’s sister Mrs R M Warfield’s home. They will live in Rock Valley after a visit here. Fridman is a prominent young Rock Valley businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Parker
Des Moines
John Arthur
Ellsworth
R. 8. Everitt
Rochester
Minnesota
Everitt
Wm. Basham
Flora Kearns
John V. Kearns
Sioux City
A. L. Fridman
Rock Valley
R. M. Warfield
Frickman
Kearns
City
Stanhope State Bank financial statement May 1 1906
The Stanhope State Bank Massachusetts? no Iowa Stanhope in Hamilton county presents assets totaling 43 258 08 and total liabilities 116 141 00. It lists cash on hand 95 00 1 365 00 870 65 640 44 and deposits due to customer 25 000 00. Directors notarized sworn by H E Fardal president and J B Sogard cashier May 26 1906.
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Stanhope State Bank
Stanhope
County of
Hamilton
Auditor of State
State of Iowa
Uilliatten County
H.E Fardal
J. B. Sogard
H.F. Banpan
J. E. 806and
H. Eb.ardal
J. E. Sogard
Peter Howe
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Tribune
Martin Telephone Co
Company C
Opera
Captain Landers
Pomeroy
Bronx City
Spanish War
National Guard
Te Amies
Spirit Lake
F. B. Landers
Landers
United States Service
Iowa National Guard
Chicamaugua
United States Volunteer
F. E. Landers
F. D. Young
A. F. Hoffmann
J. W. Lee
N. P. Hyatt
Browning
Ellingson & Mathie
Seneca Street
Rink
Second Street
Syndicate
Sackett & Cornell
Opera House
D. C. Chase
Mabbott
Des Moines Street
Journal
Bill Millard
M. M. Bayless
Woolstock
M. A. Little
the Willson
Menara
L. H. Ruegnitz
E. F.iStevenson
W. F. Smith
Lewie
Chriaitiangon
Bowen
P. O Ingertson
Papa
Bells Dakota Farm
Baughman
Evers
Iowa Falls
A. C. Morgan Place
First National Bank
Nat'l Bank
Oliver Shealine
A. F.swanson
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