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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
2
Mrs Grace Thompson aged 84 years 3 months and 15 days died at five o'clock this morning at the home of her son James Thompson four miles east of Homer. She was born in Scotland and leaves eight children five sons and three daughters. The funeral services will be held at one p m tomorrow at the son's home with interment at Homer.
Voter turnout was light at Friday night ward caucuses with no contests in most wards. In the third ward a contest formed pitting G H Daniels against EF D Young, with Young winning by a small margin. Nominations listed: First ward J D Riste. Second ward Simon Sogard and Oscar Donaldson. Third ward F D Young. Fourth ward S C Guthrie. Fifth ward C O Dakin.
The caucus at the courthouse Saturday night aimed to nominate school officers with turnout over five percent. There was opposition to none of the agreed candidates. Directors for three years: F. A. Edwards and R. G. Clark. Treasurer for two years: J. C. Lenning.
Ezra Bickford sold forty two hogs ten months old averaging 29834 pounds and five steers two yearlings and two three year olds averaging 1450 pounds. The lot brought 926.35 dollars. Local buyers praised the steers as among the best weighed at city scales, reflecting good breeding and feeding.
Mrs J K Calkins, longtime county resident and early settler living five miles southeast of the city, died early Sunday in Hawarden at age 71. Born in New York, she leaves nine children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church after the 3:40 northbound train, conducted by Rev. F A Harter.
W J Chamberlain died suddenly at 1 30 pm after a recent decline in health. He had been treated in Des Moines and returned home with a nurse before passing away at Mrs Lingle's residence. A prominent Jewell resident with large land interests and president of the State Bank of Jewell, he was a longtime Mason. funeral plans are led by the Masonic Lodge.
A resident of Cherokee, Iowa named C P Collier suffered a vicious kidney related attack that left him nearly unable to move. Electric Bitters provided a dramatic recovery and were praised for curing backache kidney trouble and purifying blood. The ad notes 50 cents at Keltz and Little’s drug store. Bascom Huddleston of Independence Township received two Duroc Jersey brood sows from Owasa to expand his hog herd and breeding plans.
J A Edwards returned home Saturday from Newton and West Liberty where he attended public sales of Short Horn cattle. He bought a cow from J R Crawford Son’s herd for 1100 and a yearling heifer Golden Bud 2nd from C S Barclay for 625.
Mrs Walter Church died at her Cass township home Monday at 11 30 AM after a period of illness including pneumonia. She left a husband and four children aged four and sixteen. Brief services were held at the home on Wednesday at 10 AM followed by a German Lutheran church service in the city at 11 AM.
The county central committee may move the first convention earlier under the primary plan to avoid a second convention this year. If approved, counties using the plan would hold their conventions in February or March to align with an early state convention and start the campaign earlier.
The Monday election total was 50 votes. Directors F A Edwards and R G Clark and treasurer J O Lenning each received 50 votes. Tax 49 yes, 0 no. Last year directors total 391. Voters stayed home amid satisfaction with nominees, tax approval praised as wise for school finances and progress.
Grace Craig Thompson born in Pasley Scotland January 25 1800 died March 10 1900 aged 84 years one month and thirteen days She married Alexander Thompson May 15 1840 moved to America frontier of Chnneise mother of eleven eight survive five sons and three daughters She joined the Presbyterian church and was noted for patience and faith Funeral services were held at James Thompson's home Stockdale Coal bank March 11 at 1 pm and burial followed at Homer cemetery
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio endured 18 months of a rectal fistula. Doctors warned he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklin's Arnica Salve, advertised as the best on earth, at 25 cents a box from Keltz and Little's drug store.
Webster City Iowa convened a special meeting March 12 1900 to hear a joint proposal from Hamilton County Iowa board of supervisors on tax collection and address related business. The minutes note resignation of councilman C A Williams and a Board of Health session addressing smallpox exposure.
A health ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming clear skin and rosy cheeks as signs of improved liver health. Sold for 25 cents at Keltz and Little’s drug store.
Reports show J Selle and family moved from the Ed Sells farm last week while Anna Johnson completed a successful term in district No 9. Wagner of Judd visits father Barnard Wagner. Hartman visits Jewell. J Schmallin elected district No 5 school director. George Wagner visits Shropter home. H Breit hauled gold carload of cattle to H I Thompson on March 12.
J W Karr traveled to Chicago last week with a load of cattle on his own feed. Ernest Breitenkamp returned home Friday from Newkirk Oklahoma. School closed Friday for a short vacation. Miss Corneal Wilson of Webster City visited Mr and Mrs F M Danner on Sunday. Elder Woodworth of Ida Grove presided at a quarterly conference today. Henry Yungelas plans to add an extension to his house this spring.
Local item gossip covers Allen seeking Nebraska stock range. Moore ill at McLaughlin farm. Mrs. Douglas Pringle and daughter visit Webster City. School closed. several students earn certificates for perfect attendance. Many residents travel, visit relatives, and attend meetings. Smallpox talk rises with a new railroad project. Multiple moves and visits, including Clark Woolasy and the wedding in Grand Junction. A necktie social, school board elections, and Sousa band visit noted. A new daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Murray. town happenings and local farewells.
Supervisor J B Tittle and family plan to move into the Williams house while J D G Vey the painter has returned and begun work, with the project dated March 13.
Mrs. George Neel called to console family as daughter Mrs. Fred Pierce ill. John Weppel moved to Woodmansee farm. Frank Neel visited relatives Saturday. Mrs. Pierce of Webster City visited Will Pierce and B. D. Waterman families. Mr. John Temple died after nine months illness. The family receives community sympathy. Charles Hoyt moved into John Weppel property. Aid society to meet at Mrs. Will Neel home. John Neel and wife visiting Webster City relatives. Miss Frakes dispatched news of Hawarden death of her mother. Remains to Webster City for interment. Pearl and Dode Watson visited aunt Mrs. Pierce at Webster City over Sunday. Bert Rutledge returned from Illinois after several days. F. P. Henderson moved into newly purchased property. Mr. Hanson and wife visited friends at Jewell. Rev. Wright to preach next Sunday. Will Koop and wife attended county seat business. Henderson enjoys visit with Vinton nephew. Mrs. Beightol visited Webster City. Mrs. J. P. Frakes went to Hawarden. Mrs. Lakin of Ellsworth came for grandmother Mrs. Calkins funeral.
Notices announce monthly examinations at the County Superintendent’s office with added local dates for Jewell Williams and Stratford. Also outlines a Swedish style bill creating a railroad pass board with ten sections detailing membership payments rides penalties and repeal triggers.
A reflective piece argues past editor feuds and modern journalism. It praises a shift away from sensational battles among editors toward independent, responsible reporting and subscriber rights, noting less public hostility and a broader educational role for newspapers.
A classified notice offers bulk quantities of No 21 print paper 80 pound 24x45 and 604 pound 30x44g for sale at 2.75 with payment due with order. It invites publishers to send orders to The Freeman Tribune Publishing Co Webster City Iowa.
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