Local social notes from Webster City summer visitors
Miss Stella Tuttle returns to Williams and Miss Pamine Clay goes home to Des Moines. Various residents, including Mrs. R. B. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Willis, and Miss Jessie McMaurray, are visiting or returning from trips or college. others travel to Marshalltown, Dubuque, and Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Bess Lyon
Judd
Misa Rath Merrill
Pamine Clay
Des Moines
Potter
Paw Paw
Itilinoia
J. G. Madison
Marshalltown
E. £. Valentine
Mary Fairchild
Minneapolia
City
R. BE. Fairchild
A. G. Willis
Blairaburg
Jessie McMaurray
Grinnell College
Nellie Sumpter
Sloan
Will
G. W. Flowers
Homer
Eagle Grove
Heal Estate Transfers
Barrows and wf to J D Lee with full transfer of west and east land blocks around RBR area. Lara Fallein and wf to Albert L Falleip with late 6 and 7 blocks in Ross addition Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrows
J D Lee
RBR
Traction
Bf Aw
Lara Fallein
Albert L Falleip
Ross
Stratford
Cleaning the Northwestern Station Warms the City
A force of men began a thorough cleaning of the Northwestern passenger station. Walls ceilings seats and floors are being washed with soap and water today in the city station renewal effort.
Jewell to Host Hamilton County Soldiers Reunion
A Jewell mass meeting decided to invite Hamilton county veterans to hold their annual reunion in Jewell. Committees on finance program grounds and tents reception and entertainment and printing were named. Meals will be provided at or below twenty five cents with exclusive grounds access for the meal provider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Hamilton County
Wm. Anderson
F. N. Taylor
Claude V. Campbell
T. S. Thompson
A. Green
Jewell Bs
Bowery
John O. L. Johnson
Ball Park
W. F. Cole
Art Alexander
A. R. Gardiner
W. GC. Cole
M. J. Severson
J. J. Wiliams
Gilbert Knudson
Ingebright Aga
J. S. Smith
D. J
J. E. Freeberg
I. J. Saura
E.W. Knudson
Otto Fenton
Prot
Carl Nelaoa
Death of Ralph Dutcher in Minnesota youth dies of consumption
Ralph Dutcher aged nineteen, son of Cons Dutcher of Minnesota, died Wednesday night at the Wm Cheever farm east of the city where he had lived over a year. He suffered from consumption for a year. The remains were buried in the city cemetery on Thursday after a funeral at 2 o'clock from the Cheever farm home. His father’s exact address is unknown. his mother died here years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dutcher
Cons
Dutcher
Minnesota
Cheever
Fand
Gasoline Prices Rise Two Cents In Webster City
The Webster City area notes a two cent rise in retail gasoline to 20 cents per gallon from 18. Some merchants sell five gallons for 95 cents, or 19 cents per gallon. The increase follows wholesale hikes and state law requires uniform price changes across the state. The report suggests the gasoline rise reflects broader competition with oil interests and urges local gas firms to show competitive pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
John D. Rockefeller
Iowa
Rockefeller
Webster City Gas Company
Tack Causes Blood Poison in East First Street Resident
Mrs. J. W. Mallo of East First street suffers severe blood poisoning after a tack became embedded in her left foot. She felt pain for five weeks before seeking a physician as infection worsened. The foot injury led to escalating illness and was deemed very serious last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mallo
East First Street
Beining Near Woolatock Seining Reported on Boone River
Word reaches this city that seining of fish from the Boone river is being done near Woolatock. No parties are known, but the matter will likely be investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone River
Woolatock
Death of Rev Bordal Linked to Thoreson Family
Rev. Bordal son in law of the late John Thoreson of Scott township died in a Chicago hospital after an operation. He had lived in Wisconsin. His remains will be taken to Ellsworth for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordal
John Thoreson
Scott Township
Chicago
Wisconsin
Ellsworth
Finger injury halts Rabiin & Garth ice wagon driver
L. R. Jeffers, a driver for the Rabiin & Garth ice wagons, badly cut the first finger of his left hand while cutting a reef yesterday. The injury occurred at the middle joint and required medical attention. he will be off duty for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R
Jeffers
Rabiin & Garth
Parade of Walice shows to start in city tomorrow
A Walice parade will begin at 11 a.m. tomorrow, traveling the main business streets if trains arrive on time. The circus travels from Waterloo and will perform in LeMare on Monday after spending Sunday there, as usual. A lost black silk watch fob with a pendant aliver crow and initials was reported between this city and the W. McConnell farm. reward for its return is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
LeMare
McConnell Farm
Eight Years with Wallace Circus Band Tales from Webster City
W B Foster longtime Illinois Central agent in Webster City recalls eight years traveling with the Wallace circus concerts band from 1888 to 1895. He notes the band’s high class setup, the fifty to seventy four foot trains, and the absence of graft compared to rival shows. Foster left the circus in 1645 to join rail work, later serving Webster City in railroad roles. He values the Wallace era and its equipment, while recounting memorable incidents near the city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Hamilton County
W. BR. Foster
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Foster
Wallace Circus
America
Wallace
United States
Circuit Trust
Forepaugh-Sella
Barnum & Bailey
Buffalo Bill
Ringlings
Mr. Foster
Thomas Basket
Clrona
Minois
Miller Square Contest Awards Winners and Prizes
The Miller Undertaking company awarded ten prizes this morning in its Miller Square contest. First prize went to Prof. F B Gainer for an exceptional hand pastel, an oil painting and six framed prints. Other winners included H L Wise, Mrs Chas W Dakin, O E Symons, Miss Cora Cadwell, Miss Grace Hillock, Geo O Tucker, Harry Ash, Claude Keyes and Benny Hangon. The puzzle involved cutting a card into five pieces to form a perfect square with various solutions noted and debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Undertaking Company
F. B. Gainer
H. L. Wise
Chas
W. Dakin
O. E. Symons
Missy Cora Cadwell
Grace Hillock
Geo
O. Tucker
Harry Ash
Claude Keyes
Benny Hangon
Miller Company
Improvements at Willson Hostiery Boosts Comfort
W N Merrill begins renovations at The Willson with new furniture and dining ware to improve service. A floor redesign will replace tile with a wooden surface in all rooms, and the kitchen is enlarged to support the upgrades. Landlord Merrill expects the changes to pay off in time. Earl Mason earns a commission as second lieutenant at Lexington Missouri military school, honored by Governor Folk, though he plans to stay at the First National Bank in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willson
Merritl
Earl Mason
Ear Mason
Meekins Child Stricken by Measles
Harold Meekins, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Meekins, is down with measles. The family listed as affected in the local health notices and urges rest and care at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Meekins
Mre
Wm. Meekins
Spectator Mr Foster Prepares for City Show Visit
The text notes Mr Foster as the most interested spectator, personally acquainted with several performers and well known to the management, likely to visit the show while it tours the area. The piece reflects pride in a geome venue and a desire to stay in one place for the year, with travel limited to towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geome Place
Foster
Thia City
Officers Get The Blank Reports Ready For Release
Hamilton county school officers feared missing annual reports under a new law. County Superintendent Gerber notes state officials will print and distribute the required blanks early next week. The July meeting shifts annual reports to be in hand after the first Monday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerber
Riggs
Hamilton County
Death of Laura House longtime Webster City resident
Mrs. Laura House aged 75 died last night at the home of her son in law Harvey West on the east side. She had lived in Hamilton County forty years and left five children John D House Mra Harvey West P W House Alonzo Houge Chas W House. Funeral from West home Sunday with time yet to be fixed. Her husband Jerry House died fourteen years ago after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura House
Harvey West
House
Webster City
Hamilton County
Jerry House
John D. House
Mra
P. W. House
Jewell
Alonzo Houge
Chas. W. House
Horse Kicks Man in Barn Fracturing Leg
Charles Brock of twelve miles south of town was kicked by a horse in the Robert Bringolf barn last evening. While leading the animal into the barn after work, the horse struck his leg, fracturing the bone. He will be laid up for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Brock
Robert Bringolf
Brock
Bringolf
Mrs N F Howard to Move to Landsford North Dakota
Mrs N F Howard plans to leave for Landsford North Dakota to join her husband and settle there. Her husband, who will lead an eight yard lumber operation, runs the yard owned by Imperial Lumber company of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Howard
Goon
Landsford
North Dakota
Mr. Howard
Imperial Lumber Company of
Minneapolis
Martin Telephone Co Company News in Chicago Markets
Chicago markets report furnished by the Private Wire covers activities of the Martin Telephone Co. details likely involve market movements, corporate actions, and potential impacts on local communications firms in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Telephone Co
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Stella Tuttle
Williame
O. J. Larzon
R. B. Martin
Kamrar
E. Edmondson
Ida Grove
Ed Christianson
Rev. Munger
F. C. Gearhart
Eeworth
Mesdemes
A. N. Drake
Clinton Meyera
Radcliffe
H D. Ballard
Mes
FE. F. Brown
Janesville
Wis
Eliza Clark
A. A. Weaver
O. F. Hammer
W. W. Stubbs
The
Queen Manufacturing Company
Gladys Smith
Margie Murphy
St. Joseph’s School
Dubuque
Alexander Emelle
Indianola
James Kephart
Mis
Catherine Lane
G. C. Cole
L. A. Gade
Williams
Killeworth
Reuben McQferren
Goldfield
Gd. A. Boysen
Little Son
EF. A. Boysen
J. C. Retallie
Knoxville
J. D. Moore
Leslie Follett
Nevada
Dubugus
Wheston
Ilinois
Vollepe
Heal
Veterans
Tack
Beining Near
Rev
W. Ri. Foster
Miller “Square
Prof
Gainer
Hope
Aly Lex Les Roy
Tata Rowe Jaly
Hogan
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