Personal Gossip in Webster City Wasp Notes Local Goings On
County official P. J. Brandrup of Webster City declines a third term after two as county treasurer. The column lists numerous residents and visitors, moves, marriages, business trips, and property transactions in Webster City and surrounding towns, with names such as Crosley, Tatham, Woolsey, and McAninch among many others.
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Williams
Wasp
P. J. Brandrup
Webster City
Brandrup
G. W. Crosley
Des Moines
New Shoe Factory Superintendent
Frank Engel and his family, longtime Dolgeville residents, departed for Webster City Iowa where he will become superintendent of the Northwestern Felt Shoe plant. He helped organize the Dolgeville Felt Shoe company and is highly regarded in the local felt shoe industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Whisk
Williams
J. P. Talcott
Ft. Dodge
A.S. Burnell
O. A. Hall
Duncombe
John Larson
Superior
Wisconsin
Wr. I. Wickwire
Burt
Osage
Webster City
Harry Hotchkiss
Denver
Harry M. Carson
Story
H. M. Doty
Ames
L. Clabaugh
Kamrar
Henry Kiesicker
Hilsworth
Carrie Mikel
Minneapolis
Herbert Black
Eagle Grove
Geo. Merrill
Judd
A. R. Burleson
Second Street
Mr. Merrill
Merrills
Texas
Estelle
Guy
Mark
Luge Falls
New York
Times
Dolgeville
Frank Engel
Frank Ingel
Engel
Northwestern Felt Shoe Company
Felt
Felt Shoe Company
Mississippi
Doings in the District Court
Jury verdicts in several civil actions are reported. BE S Sargent v Largent estate awarded plaintiff 1220 dollars. A H Hyatt v Dr Dysart results favored defendant. Bishop v Kamrar sale of residence claims 950 dollars due. Next week schedule lists multiple hearings and trials including Illinois Electric Co. v Hamilton County Independent Telephone, Queen Manufacturing Company actions, and other cases. County Treasurer Brandrup v W S Worthington estate resolved for 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. S. Sargent
Largent
A. H. Hyatt
Dr. Dysart
C. F. Bishop
J. l. Kamrar
Kamrar
Bishop
H. G. Wilbur
Charles Johnson
Sam Gilmore
Libbie Aiken
J. E. Clark
Queen Manufacturing Company
J. P. Metcalf
Smith Dray Line Loses Key Horse to Colic
J. C. Smith, owner of the Smith dray and transfer line, reports the death of one of his best horses last night due to colic.
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J. C. Smith
Smith Dray and Transfer Line
Revival Notes At Local Christian Church
Tonight's service asks If so what then as the sermon discusses the Five Kingdoms and spiritual realms. Last night the audience endured bad weather yet grew enraptured by the minister's eloquence on nature sin God satan and heaven. A Swede whose property was damaged in a cyclone recalls the storm while the preacher explains naturalization into the church. Mrs. Davis leads singing. rentals offer a complete set of abstract books for Hamilton County.
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Christian Church
Mgr. Kopp
Sin
Hell
Kingdom of God
Church
Kingdom of Heaven
Davis
Lynch Mob Kills Two Black Men Near Hawkinsville
In Hawkinsville Georgia on March 6 a mob fatally harmed Curry Robertson and John Henry and burned their bodies near the area. The victims were accused in connection with a case involving Mr and Mrs Warren Hart.
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Hawkinsville
Curry Robertson
John Henry
Warren Hart
Derr Store Closed in Bankruptcy Action
The firm of J. L. Maurer & Co. proprietors of the Derr Store and other ventures has filed for bankruptcy. The Derr Store doors closed at 1 pm and Wm Arnd of Council Bluffs has been appointed receiver to manage Maurer & Co.'s affairs.
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J. L. Maurer & Co
Derr
Wm. Arnd
Council Bluffs
Maurer & Co
Farm sale nets near 105 dollars an acre
M D Arnold of Waterloo sold his 120 acre farm west of town today. Judd Shaffer bought 80 acres and W L Murdock took 40 acres, totaling about $105 per acre. Buster Brown also offers city colored post cards at 2 for 5 cents.
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W. D. Moxley
G. Lundquist
Co. H. Skare
Ft. J
Car
Jennie R. Arnold
Husb
J. M. Shaffer
Carrie Johnson
Jonas R. Johnson
Lydia Lester
B. H. Alvestad
Jewell
Chas. G. Peterson
Matilda
Peterson
Lundell’s & D
Ida E. Post
Hus
Hattie F. Bassham
Laura Bassham
Hush
Ida E
W. L
Sarah
Murdock
Isabella Johnson
W. A. Groves
Lillie L. Evans
Chas. W. Marvel
John W. McCoy
Samuel Perry
W. C. Merryman
R. R
Albert Bailey
Geo. Marshall
Wit Nw
N. McAninch
Lewis
Woolsey
Brkk
W. C
Tedrow
Joseph Dalbey
Joseph Dalbey -Wd
Williamus
Robt
R. Smith
H. A. Anderson
Axel Wold
Wm. H. Morrison
Sherman Lake
M. D. Arnold
Waterloo
Judd Shaffer
W. L. Murdock
Buster Brown’s
Farewell Surprise for Mrs Ellingson by Sorosis Club
Sorosis members surprised Mrs. H. J. Ellingson at Mrs. M. M. Bayless home on a Tuesday afternoon. The farewell event honored her move with her husband to Sioux City. A souvenir spoon was presented, light refreshments were served, and guests enjoyed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
J. Ellingson
M. M. Bayless
Surprise party honors Miss Peterson with ring gift
A large gathering at Mr and Mrs Peter Petersons southeast of Jewell on Tuesday evening celebrated their daughter Christena. After amusements a delicious midnight supper was served and a gold ring was presented to Miss Peterson as a token of friendship.
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Peter Peterson
Jewell
Christena
Miss Peterson
Poet Bill Heads Off Spring Verse At Cook's Piano
A newspaper note explains editors will avoid controversy over spring poetry and prints a humorous spoof about Willie learning piano. The lines describe Bill Mulligan performing as a Bronco Buck pianist on Manhattan Isle and earning income while his mother supports his music at Cook's Piano Shop.
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Bill
Manhattan Isle
Fort Dodge Anarchist Suspected In Chicago Plot
Fort Dodge reports an anarchist tied to the Chicago attack on Chief Shippy. The man, recently visiting, allegedly warned associates via secret networks and fled after a Des Moines contact was alerted. Local chatter notes a new soda fountain now in service.
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Fort. Dodge
Dodge
Shippy
Chicago
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
DuBarry at the Armory by Spedden Paig e Stock Company
The Spedden Paige Stock Company attracts large crowds at the armory opera house week by week. DuBarry drew favorable notices from opening to close with elaborate costumes and strong acting amid praised scenic work. Marie Corelli's Thelma is slated for tonight with silk programs promised for all attending.
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Spedden-Paige
Armory Opera House
Savery
DuBarry
Marie Corelli
Thelma
Explosion at Ivywild School injures principal
Colorado Springs Colorado March 6 explosion of coal gas in the heating furnace of the Ivywild school building injured Miss Nellie Remick the principal who was burned about the face. One hundred pupils were safely led out as smoke issued from the register. Miss Remick opened the furnace door and a gust of flame struck her and knocked her down. Fire was quickly extinguished.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Ivywild
Nellie Remick
Fireman in Every Pittsburgh School Proposed
Pittsburg March 6 an ordinance to station a fireman in every school during school hours will be presented to the city council.
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Pittsburg
Official Chicago Market Report Snapshot
War Corn prices and oat figures appear with scattered figures for butter cattle and butchers. The fragmentary data lists loads like 69 and 18 with ranges 3.25 to 4.00 and 2.00 to 3.00, but the text is incomplete and many terms are unreadable.
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the Tribune
C. Zittérell
B. Ermels
Eagle Ironworks
Des Moines Manufacturing & Supply Co
C. G. Tatham
Sheldon Tatham
W. H. Whiteford
Lehigh
Crooked Creek Railroad
William Meekins
Renwick
G. W. Smith
Pomeroy
Guy .Poling
Harlan
Alfred Rasmussen
Chas. T. Smith Clothing
Guy Stearns
W. G. Bonner
Tl. S. Woolsey
Valentine
West Second Street
Holbrook
Walnut Street
LL. Estes
St. Petersburg
Florida
M. Sweazy
Daisy
Blairsburg
W. H. Cook
Iowa Falls
F. ©. Whitley
V. C. Crosley
Geo. A. Johnson
Keyes & Stoddard
Chas. Tackett
F. A. P. Tatham
Mary E. McConnell
Bertha Stevens
Dubuque
A. P. Woolston
State Center
Claude H. Richeson
Florence Woolston
Mr. Cruthers
Corrie French
Elmer Moore
Oklahoma
Dan E. Smith
W. H. H. Smith
Leota Barnett
Amanda Johnson
Cedar Rapids
H. Madsen
Geo Tely
Lillian Crosley
J. W. Young
Mrs
J. W. Bragdon
Carrie Thompson
Bukford
W. H. Cunningham
CG. L. Karr
Geo. Garth
John Berogan
L. I. Gickford
Woolstock
Ladies Aid Society
Cass Center
Ed Bass
Steel
N. C
J. Edmundson
Ida Grove
Edmundson
Mercy Hospital
Crosbie
Robert Aken
Whitewater
Wis
Byron Clifton
Kansas City
Gering
Neb
Frank Bertels
South Dakota
Stratford
Henry Bertels
W. R. Bosworth
F. Linnemeyer
Union Accident & Benefit Insurance Co
Kamrat
R. S Everett
F. Mueller
B. Bair
Gilbert
Bert Williams
Louisville
Ww. O. L. Brown
Unique Theater
Wagle Grove
Frank F. Brown
Janesvile
B. Dulin
J. C. Barbie
I. C. Parker
W. J. Ferrell
G. W. Coleman
Barnum
Guy Poling
Iowa
J. B. DeValecourt
Wall Lake
Fred A. Boeye
A. N. Boeye
New Shoe Factory
Hamilton County
H. O. Cutler
Cal Dry Goods
Buster Brown
Arnold
Anna Kennedy
Mamie Balentine
Bessie Tatham Killen Stangel and
Mary Johnson
Anna Scott
Laura House
Martha McDonald
Blanche Kent Pearl Harman Rosa Baldus
Myrtle Johnson
Agnes Brock
Mary Peterson
Florence McDonald
Messrs
Ben Querland
Ed Brock
Peter Zeihan
Frank Johnson
B. S. Wallen
S. B. Christenson
Ole Olson , Pred Johnson
Anton Peterson
Frank Zeihan
Tom Rude
Irvin, Dale Lowell Kent
Lars Peterson
Walter Nelson
Robie Ritchie
Arthur Sprow
Henry Gohielson
George Olson
Lawrence Wareham
Valentine Wareham
Willie
Mollie Mulligan
Cook
Cook’s
Bach
the Armory
Chicago Market
Hanry Bough
Atrong Ahrong
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