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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
3
A dense compilation of political commentary discusses Gov. Cummins and Secretary Taft campaigns, Des Moines editorials on paper trusts, and calls for a national legation system. It mentions Rep. Hull’s district strength, the Seventh and Des Moines races, and criticisms of expenses and elected officials.
The first of the eight inch diameter city wells was completed Tuesday with water flowing at the top. The vein is the same as the old wells, clear and exhaustible, found at a depth of 109 feet with eight feet of gravel. A 120 gallon per minute pump ran 150 minutes without lowering the level, validating the test used by contractor Archibald. Work on the second well began Wednesday and will proceed rapidly.
The governor urged friends not to criticize Senator Allison, framing increased expenses as a sign of prudent state policy. Opponents of Gov. Cummins should provide specifics as Iowa continues permanent improvements at state institutions, praised as careful oversight of charitable and other interests.
The Webster City Journal notes Hamilton County long favored a county-wide primary while the Freeman-Tribune opposed it. The two papers clash over who supported or opposed the primary and who formed the so called ring behind factional control.
On April 11 1908 the Hamilton County Iowa district court appointed J M Doolittle as administrator of the estate of A K Doolittle deceased. Creditors must promptly pay debts and claimants present authenticated claims to the court for allowance within the legal period.
Anna Sexy of Ellsworth visits at Henry Thompson's home. Ada Pearson travels to Ledyard for an indefinite stay with sister Mrs. M S Crawford. Moses Olson child ill with throat abscess. Scott Abell of Jewell visits. Mrs Willis injured stepping on rusty nail. nursing a sore foot. Lloyd Buckels of Jewell visiting grandparents Willis. April 28.
John Koop Sr repainting his house with Henry A Hinderks handling the job. Mr Henderson to lay cement sidewalks soon. J D Torrence building a new house. Lucas Smith John Welch and Will Branfield working on Mrs J B Riley’s move from Jewell next week. Miss Edith Pearce and Mr Mrs Greensburgh visiting Webster City today. May 1.
Weather over the last week delayed farming plans yet benefits those planting early corn after the cold rain. F R Dalbey attended I C O F anniversary in Webster City. Scott Abell bought a team of two and three year old colts from Wm Buckels. The James Buckels and Frank Dalbey families attended Mrs Knox's funeral in Jewell. Nell Hawks suffers pink eye. Charles Wilke's son recovering well from a recent injury. Sven Olson house carpenters pushing toward completion. Date noted April 29.
Miss Bessie Hollis spent last week visiting friends south of town. L T McCartney and family visited the J B Henton home Sunday. The Asher Grover family moved to town permanently. Mrs Carl Fielder was on the sick list a few days. No more measles cases reported and warding off spread is hoped. Farmers have corn ground and await warmer weather. Miss Frances Fitch taught at White Fox and visited Webster City Sunday. Arch ie Williard, C N W brakeman at Eagle Grove, visits relatives. Master LeRoy Boynton has been sick this week.
Notice from Hamilton county district court that the will of If M Frazier is to be probated May 26 1908. The clerk Frank J Lund records the instrument and directs appearance to show cause at the Webster City courthouse. The handwriting is dated April 28 1908. Chas Harness of Larkin township died in Midland Michigan after dynamite explosion in his oven injuring wife and seven year old daughter.
Walter L. Weaver, a 34 year old former attorney, is the subject of warrants for arrest on two counts of forgery. Sheriff Thomas Walsh issued a $25 reward and notices to police across the west. Weaver, last seen Feb 24, left town amid reports of sightings in Council Bluffs and relatives in Omaha, with alleged forged loan papers routed through a Perry bank.
Dr Gordon told Mrs Schutzendorf her sons would not go to hell because hell froze over fifteen years ago. The remark brightened her mood and she improved rapidly under treatment. She is practically cured and expected to leave the hospital soon.
Bert Taylor, alleged assailant of his sister-in-law Miss Pearl Taylor, fled up to Kansas and boarded a train. Bloodhounds trail his path as authorities circulate a description and photograph nationwide with a reward for his capture.
Miss Helen Krueger daughter of Henry Krueger a noted farmer near Baxter died from poisoning by concentrated lye taken in a personal crisis she had been ill with melancholia and suffered until death after a despondent act yesterday afternoon in Baxter district community.
In Afton Iowa or Ta. April 30 a girl climbed a pen to steal a two day old pig. A sow mauled Bessie Graham tearing clothing and injuring her face and body. The father arrived, fought the sow, and rescued the child.
H. D. Ballard arrived home from Mercy hospital Davenport after eight weeks recovering from injuries from an automobile accident. He traveled by Pullman sleeper and was assisted from the depot to his home by carriage. He remains weak and unable to walk without crutches but is slowly improving and hopes for a full recovery with time. His son I. B. Ballard of Radcliffe accompanied him and his wife had already returned home to prepare for his arrival.
Neenah Wisconsin April 80 Dr W A Gordon superintendent of the Northern Hospital for the Insane cured Mrs A Schutzendorf of Oshkosh after a month long religious frenzy. She had raved declaring her boys were going to hell during revival meetings and now shows recovery.
Rev. C. G. P. Pledger Billy Sunday aide was fined 10 dollars and costs by a Warrensburg jury for unbecoming language and disturbing the peace. The remark involved not trusting Charles Batchelder whom he accused of refusing conversion. the jury deliberated eight hours.
Sam Taylor, a black man, pleaded guilty in circuit court to attacking 16 year old Goldie Copple as she walked home from high school in Centralia. He was taken to the penitentiary after a fourteen year sentence, following a night risk of lynching and relocation to Salem to avoid mob action.
In Crookston Minnesota robbers burglarized the Scandia State Bank early today seizing about $7000 and terrorizing residents with gunfire before fleeing town.
A horse kicked over a lantern in Peebles Gallagher livery stable starting a fire that roared through the block. The blaze caused about 50000 dollars in loss and left half a dozen men overcome by smoke.
On the second day of April 1908 the district court of Hamilton county Iowa named W C Pyle administrator with will annexed of the estate of Michael Morris deceased. Creditors must pay and claimants present verified claims within the legal period. Dated April 28 1908.
Stan ley A. Conklin leads a movement to install a central sterilizing milk plant in Webster City. The plant would sterilize milk without harming cream, eradicate disease germs, and supply sterilized milk to local patrons, promising purity and reliable nutrition.
Notice to all concerned that the Hamilton County Iowa district court holds probate for the will of Charles Albright deceased. The probate is set for 2:00 pm May 19, 1908 at the Webster City court house. Clerks office dated April 22, 1908.
South Bend police arrested twenty five men and women of the Salvation Army under orders from the chief on a public nuisance charge. The army had been warned to stay off the streets but allegedly defied officers. Men were jailed. women were released until today.
Ethel A. Rollings died in Afton from appendicitis induced by a fall from roller skates a week earlier. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Rollings of Red Oak and was visiting her aunt in Afton when the accident occurred. The body will be taken to Red Oak for burial.
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