Local Gossip Highlights Dozens In and Out of Jewell
G T Chamberlain, Miss Taylor, Mrs Brinton, Mrs Osborn, Miss Rosensteel, Miss Whitley and many others visit and travel through Jewell and nearby towns. Residents visit Des Moines Ames Iowa Falls Des Moines Lincoln Nebraska and Des Moines for business visits holidays and family matters. Several students return from college for summer vacation and prepare for commencements and teaching positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Chamberlain
Jewell
M. B. Brinton
Ellaworth
David Eyer
Osborn
Des Moines
Vera Rosensteel
Alta
W. R. Foster
Myrtle Hamaker
Iowa Falls
E. J. Johnson
Williams
Thornton
Lula Carr
Ida Closson-Clark
D. L. Hunter
Omaha
Red Oak
Randolph
Nebraska
Missea
Katherine Lane
Ruth Tuttle
Lorene Quackenbach
Grinnell College
Gladys Whitley
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Geo. M. Teed
A. E. Nichols
H. A. Stevens
Sheldon
J. W. Allington
N. G. Omstead
Emma Glasgow
Stanhope
Fort Dodge
Wm. Tatham
Clinton Tatham
Chas, Aldrich
Prof
Bullock
W. H. Cook
Ames
Leigh Miller
Humboldt County
A. H. Austin
E. M. Ellingson
P. Mathie
Oregon
Portland
Lulu McLain
Nevada
Murray
A. L. Fowler
Blairsburg
C. H. Neely
Kamrar
Webster City
Ralph Tucker
Gilmore City
James Stuart
Rushville
M. P. Furman
J. L. Furman
J. A. Berggren
Stratford
F. E. Clark
E. E. Fox
H. R. Dodge
Stratford School Board Faces Site Dispute Over Bonded Schoolhouse
The Stratford board of education plans to condemn a site after price hikes for the new schoolhouse. With $11,000 in funds plus $1,000 on hand and the old site, they pursue amicable terms or appraisal. Citizens praise the board for enterprise and prospects of a fine new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerber
Stratford
Board of Education
Stratford Board of Education
Very Clever Farm Swindle Exposes Fraudulent Ad Contract
A Jefferson Bee exposé details a northern Iowa real estate firm that pays 50 cents per acre for simply advertising a farm. The contract required the farmer to solicit a buyer, with payment due upon fulfillment, regardless of sale. Attorneys urged settlement and caution in similar arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jefferson Bee
Iowa
Timbuctoo
Gore
Abstracters Convene in Des Moines June Meeting
Secretary W C Crosley of the state abstractors association released the program for the second annual meeting to be held in Des Moines June 20 and 21. The group aims to elevate the profession and may seek legal changes at the next state legislature to aid abstracters and their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Crosley
Abstracters Association
Des Moines
Court House Offices Repapered and Cleaned
Paper hangers and cleaners have finished repapering and cleaning the office of County Superintendent Gerber at the courthouse. The clerk’s, sheriffs’, treasurer’s and superintendent’s offices have also been repapered and cleaned, greatly improving the courthouse interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerber
Lands to be Lowered in Hamilton County Assessments
County supervisors act as equalization board with many townships showing lower land values due to three years of excessive rainfall reducing fertility. Overall, Hamilton county assessments are expected to fall, mirroring statewide trends. Separately, Iowa bankers reject a plan to appoint a committee on insured deposits after a heated convention vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Hamilton
Iowa Bankers’ Association
American Association
Des Moines
Society events and a June wedding in Swanton area
Mrs W N Green and daughter hosted about forty ladies for a luncheon and euchre at their West First street home. Miss Mae Amelia Munson married Joe S Nye Jr at Hghview, with remarks from Rev Thrush and guests listed. A party for Earle C Bone and other local items follow in the Freeman Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Green
Misa Alta
Weat First Street
Mary Hathway
G. D. Hathway
Elm Street
Gene Richards
Marion Thrush
Marion Crosley
Frances Beaumont
Jeanette Bale
Hester Huff
Marion Greenwood
Carroll Thrash
Mary Beaumont
Mary Bale
Clare Richardson
Della Shaffer
Gayle Cummings
Mae Amelia Munson
Joe
Nye, Jr
Rev. J
Thrush
H. S. Nye
Highview
Miss Munson
Derr & Hook
Mr. Nye
Mra
J. 8. Nye
Primghar
Aug. F. Mueller Hardware
Nye
West Bank Street
The
Freeman Tribune
Meyers
Mesdames H
T. F. Hook
Aug
F. Mueller
Supreme Court rules drainage rights favor landowners
The court affirms Door v. Simmerson, upholding the dominant estate owner’s right to drain onto natural channels via ditches even if servient lands receive more water. It endorses open or closed drains to reclaim tillable land, with neighborly limits on blocking natural barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Door Va
Infant Son of Wier Family Dies From Whooping Cough
The six weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wier living seven miles northwest of the city died this morning from whooping cough. Funeral at the family home tomorrow morning at ten o'clock with burial in Webster City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Seeley
Radcliffe
L. H. Ford
Lyman
Fort Dodge
J. C. Silvers
Lamar
Missouri
W. J. Silvers
John Bauman
N. L. Maxson
Des Moines
W. T. Wier
Webster City
Iowa Falls Delegation Attends Forepaugh Sells Circus
Webster City residents joined a group to Iowa Falls to see the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Bros. circus exhibition this afternoon. Named attendees include R. L. Sterling Will House Fred Cragg A B Holt R H Mabbott Harold Mabbott Robert Olmstead Miss Vandie Mattice Mr and Mrs B F Keltz Mr and Mrs Frank Greeley Mrs N P Nelson and sister Miss Elsie McAnally. Also notes wallpaper sale at Rouse's Wall Paper Store offering two cents per roll and two cents per yard borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Iowa Falls
Adam Forepaugh & Sells Bros
R. L. Sterling
Will House
Fred Cragg
A. 8. Holt
R. H. Mabbott
Harold Mabbott
Robert Olmstead
Vandie Mattice
B. F. Keltz
Frank Greeley
N. P. Nelson
Elsie McAnally
Official Chicago Markets Report From Private Wire
Markets show wheat and corn futures with varied quotes and noted daily ranges. Hog figures estimate 23 000 for today with steady to weaker tone and 15 000 hogs expected tomorrow. cattle and sheep totals listed as 2500 and 6000 respectively.
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Anna Hill
la Mont
3. E. Richardson
Giddinge
J. T. .Gray
Earl Blazier
Central College
Pella
Herbert Lee
Western Union Telegraph Office
State University
C. E. Buell
Carrie A. Strong
California
J. L. Kamvar
Harry Cutler
Davenport
Lodge of Masons
Grand Lodge
N.H. Hellen
Williame
Laura Owen
Lincoln
Robert Downe
J. C. McNee
Blakeburg
M. T. Carey
Ainaworth
City
C. A. Near
E. A. Young
Geo. W. Smith
Pomeroy
H. B. Hummell
Kansas
Ralph Gerber
Chicago
Ralph
Jerry Holland
Dunlap
F. W. Heron
8. J. Backus of
Bancroft
Thomas Maxwell
Duncombe
John Moore
Clarion
W. W. Wyatt
Mies Nellie Farr
Bryant Hoff
State College
Aves
M. A. Little
Blairaburg
C. E. Atkinson
Waterloo
R. M. Smallpage
Eagle Grove
S. H. Dingman
Hazel Pickard
Harvey Gage
Des’Moines
James
Civil Engineering Department
E. H. Martin
Mason City
Frank Stover
Magnolia
J. A. Stover
O. B. Oregon
Randall
Will Bauman
Burt
Harry B. Pray
H. C. Cole
Renwick
James Henneberry
F. J. Tripp
Helen
Sioux City
R. B. Martin
D.C. Chase
Eon Cady
William Richardson
John A. McDonald
Ruby James
Lexington
Kentucky
Mr. Ford
Flora Fitch
Frank E. Edwards
Neilie
N. G. Orstead
F. A. Edwards
Harrisonville
Sophia Kleaveland
Stratford Board
Northern
G. W. Rouse
Wall Paper
State Bankers Association
Ingrain Paper
Inquire Rouge's
Lot Treat & Miller
Carol Thrush
Thursh
Mies Carol
Louise Bale
Jean Richarde
Frances Graham
Eunice Lee
Ruth Masg
Huth Thompson
Matrad Whitham
Mildred Boysen
Marguerite Hanrahan
Jennie Fox
Isabella Scott
Clarine Mueller
Wesara
W. E. Brown
Guy Allington
Dora Munson
Earle C. Bone
Boone Street
Mitchel
Rouse
Swanton
Justice of the Peace
Rich
Dinois Central
Bixby
Elmo
Odd Fellow Lodge
J. W. Horst
Hampton Chronicle
Sun Jdey
Rouse’s
E. H. Martin Telephone Co
Obee Boer
Dey
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