Personal Gossip Heads Home and Travels Companions
Local notes report Mrs Dan E F Smith and child returning from Fort Dodge, Mrs G W Flowers visiting Eagle Grove, Miss Gertrude Hamaker returning to Anamosa, Mrs H Richeson and daughter visiting State Center, and many others in the area on visits or trips to towns like Story City Marshalltown Humboldt and Bancroft.
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Dan E F. Smith
Fort Dodge
G. W. Flowers
Eagle Grove
Claus Brandrap
Story City
Gertrude Hamaker
Anamosa
H. Richeson
Earl B. Willson
Margaret
Marshalltown
Mia. W
Col
Woolstock
Ben Lyon
Blairaburg
Hamilton County Telephone Company
B. F. Read
Stanhope
Blairsburg
Edgar Thompson
Bancroft
A. C. Morgan
D. IL. Martin
Iowa Soldiers Home
A. J. Bish
Missa Maile Welch
Alice Kennedy
Williame
M. D. Arnold
Col. L. B. Raymond
The
Hampton Recorder
Des Moines
Charlie Shaw
Iowa Falls
Elke Lodge
Kelton
Derry Book Millinery
F. M. Talcott
Little Asoghtera
Wiliams
Clarence McVicker
Geo. Garth
Iva Baldwin
Chariton
P. J. Brandrup
Pomeroy
Mabel Smith
Geo. W. Smith
E. Telkamp
Webster City
Ada
Lemuel Ford Cave
Cleveland
Ohio
Thorsa Hughes
Canada
J. J. Williams
Jewell
W. R. Marsh
John P. Fiddler
Aurora
Illinois
Frank Fiddler
Frankie Maag
Hagle Grove
James Sterling
H. A. Brows
Lehigh
G. T. McCanuliff
John Whaley
Kamrar
C. F. Bishop
Gilbert
R. H. Mabbott
Migs Irene
Clarion
F. A. Siigley
Albert DeGroot
Humboldt
Harry O. Cutler
H. F
Willie
E. E. Crabtree
Williams
R. W. Crawford
Frances Kimball
Harry Cutler
Highview
Theodore Cutler
Jess Ellingson-Corbett
Carrie Mikel
Ada Carlin
C. B. Stoddard
Minneapolis
Misa
Gene Mallin
Spirit Lake
Ake
A. F. Mueller
O. J. Larson
Frank Greeley
Odd Fellows and Parity Rebekahs Thank G D Thompson
Webster City lodge and Parity Rebekahs pass a resolution thanking G D Thompson for his memorial address at the cemetery last Sunday. The note adds a closing sale on organs with three at 50 dollars and one at 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
E. H. Martin
Tragic Story from Story City Questions Self Harm or Accident
A farmer near Story City lies with a fatal head wound after a pistol fire incident at his home. Neighbors report a possible self inflicted carbolic acid act, while doctors in Des Moines operated with hope for recovery. Evidence is inconclusive and residents debate whether it was an accident or attempted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Olauson
Story City
Claugon
Des Moines
Clauson
Clarion
Cate
Woolstock Band Takes First Prize
Northwestern railroad employees in this city plan a grand picnic next Wednesday at Eagle Grove attended by five to six hundred workers from Tama to Fox Lake and Elmore Minnesota. The division will abandon nearly all trains for the event with sports and ball games among teams from across the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Railroad
Eagle Grove
Tama
Fox Lake
Elmore
Minnesota
Big Colling Grove
Matuer Sporta
Richarda
Birthday Surprise For Earl Daniels At Home
Friends gathered yesterday at 1040 Bluff Street to celebrate Earl Daniels fifteenth birthday with ice cream cake and gifts. Present were Bessie Royal Esther Bell Stella House Ruby Daniels and many others. event described as a joyful local birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Daniels
Bessie Royal
Esther Bell
Stella House
Ruby Daniels
Gladys Houze
Pearl Daniels
Tennis Challenge Accepted by Eagle Grove Players
O J Henderson and G L Gregory authorize the Freeman Tribune to accept a tennis challenge from Webster City players. Eagle Grove stars Ole and Bart are confident others can compete. The challenge, once ignored, now signals Eagle Grove’s entry into broader amateur competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Grove
Webster City
O. J. Henderson
G. L. Gregory
Freeman-Tribune
Ole
Bart
Woolstock Band Wins Purse at Clarion Woodmen Picnic
The Woolstock band won first prize in a band contest at the Modern Woodmen picnic in Clarion, earning $65 with Galt taking second and Goldfield honorable mention. Several bands entered, and many races and sports were held though cooler weather reduced attendance. An address and a picnic followed the events with modest turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Woolatock
Woolstock
Galt
Montior
Goldfield
Woolstock Boys
A. H. Morgan Plans Move to Webster City for Gas Job
A. H. Morgan expects to relocate his family to Webster City due to his new position with the local gas company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falla
A. H. Morgan
Webster City
San Francisco Firms Paying Full Losses in Insurance Pact
In San Francisco, thirty companies are paying 100 percent of their losses. Among them are the Royal of Liverpool and the North British, both represented in the city by Weerley Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
The
Royal of Liverpool
North British
Weerley Martin
Small Wreck at Whitten Delays Northwestern Traffic
A freight car derailed on the Northwestern line west of Jewell this afternoon. The derrick from Esgle Grove quickly cleared the wreck, causing only a brief delay and minor inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten
Jewell
Esgle Grove
Webster City Gas Plant Nearing Completion
Completing gas Building. The brick building on the north side to be occupied by the plant of the Webster City Gas company is now nearing completion. The walls rise above the second story windows and will soon be ready for the roof. Work on the various buildings is being rushed to completion. Laying of mains in the streets is progressing rapidly with the street force working to Lawn Hill and making good daily progress with the pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City Gas Company
Maine
Lawn Hill
Former Williams marshal found guilty of corn theft
Bert Shaffer once town marshal of Williams was found guilty by a jury of petit larceny for stealing corn from the Voorhes elevator. He claimed he intended to pay when the office opened, but the court fined him ten dollars and costs. Detective Chas. Lacy testified Shaffer was caught in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Shaffer
Williams
Petit
Justice Knowles
Costa
Shaffer
Thas
Voorhes
Chas. Lacy
Voorhes Bros
Elks Initiate Tonight In Large Class
The Elke lodge will initiate a large class tonight numbered between twenty and thirty candidates. It is the largest class in some time. Preparations are ready for a grand reception and many visitors from surrounding towns are expected to witness the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke Lodge
Ellsworth Doctor Sells Practice to Chicago Physician
Dr. D. G. Barkalow, long time Ellsworth leading physician, sold his property office fixtures and practice to Dr. Slater of Chicago. Barkalow plans to practice in Adel Iowa. Mrs. H Brandus returns from Webster City hospital with hopes for speedy recovery. friends and relatives express best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Barkalow
Ellsworth
Slater
Chicago
Barkalow
Adel
H. Brandus
Webster City
Private Dance At Armory For Company C
Captain and Mrs Hyatt entertained Company C and their ladies at a private dance last night in the armory. A gramophone concert preceded the hop with music by the gramophone operated by Capt Hyatt. Guests danced until nearly midnight on the armory hall’s fine floor praising the new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Hyatt
Company C
Armory
Gramaphone
Capt. Hyatt
Armory Hall
Capt
Mrs. Hyatt
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Juddin
Hazel Odor
Ehuclaire
Wisconsin
G. A. Richter
J. J. Rhone
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
G. Layne
Misa Fern
Wigeconain
Mre. L'a
G. Frank Neel
Gilmore City
Geo
Neel
Mies
Minnie Raasmuagen
Christian Endeavor
Mra. G. I. Clement
Mra. W. B. Kearns
QO. W. Stafford
Lyle, Minn
Oscar Arnold
Hoopeston
Wm. Arnold
Megara
Arnold
Siatera
Alexander Emslie
James Keephart
Indianola
G. D. Thompson
John Glauson
Foundman
Wilton R Boone
Ambidexter Institute
Springfield
Ill
Congregational Church
United Brethren, Universalist
Boone
Gov. Yates
James Callahan
Springfeld
Dr. Boone
Arma
Woolstock Band
N. W
Clariona
Iowa
Misges
Ernest Bell
Harold Butler
Jay Walterick
John Johnson
Paul Walterick
Tom Kimmel
Albert Merritt
Roe Stuart
Frank House
Frank Sprague
Matt Hoare
Guy Stebbins
Melvin Drake
Orville Butler
Lee Dobson
Roy Daniels
Ray Daniels
Harry Daniels
Irving Clark
Ferritz-Knudson
Woolstock Organization
Bart Shaffer
Elks
Ellsworth News
Dance
Martin Telephone Co
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