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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
2
The Freeman-Tribune discusses Roosevelt and third term opinions, cites Oregon senatorial contests, and argues against exclusive blame for public expenditures. It notes Judge Conner and Gov. Cummins ages, and reflects on district political dynamics and voter behavior. Also includes local real estate and dairy ad lines with farm sale and cow price notes.
A temporary physical culture club was formed with Dr. F A Boysen as president and Miss Florence Tucker and Miss Tressa Treat as vice presidents. A naming committee was appointed and the first meeting is set for next Tuesday at Kendall Young Library basement.
A string of brief notices report visits and travel from multiple residents and guests. J N McLaury visited Blairsburg, Mrs D L Woodard and others traveled for visits or business. Several families including Smith, Pearce, Busick, and Humbert arranged extended trips or returned home.
A stream of visitors is noted with Miss Alta McFarland Miss Martha Rasmussen and many others calling on friends in Webster City. G. C. Hutchinson from Wilke transacted business. W G Woods promotes a Flora DeVoss engagement at the armory May 21 22 23. Various locals travel for visits field meet attendance and family gatherings across Ellsworth Kamrar Randall Jewell Spencer and Marshalltown.
A morning visit was paid with the former's mother Mrs Mary Mc Connell during a quiet, personal call.
Frank Townsend and his family relocate from Forest City to Webster City and settle in the former E. M. Bell residence. Numerous residents including H. C. Kiesicker, W. C. Halvorsen, Mrs. A. N. Thorpe, Mrs. J. L. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Bradbury, and Mrs. H. W. Randolph are noted in visits, trips, or moves among local communities and nearby states.
Oskaloosa May 15 Special to the Freeman Tribune Warehouse No 1 of the Hoovers Distillery Company the state’s only such institution burned this morning 2600 barrels of whisky in bond destroyed loss 120000 Insurance 65000. Fine box stationery at Buster Browns.
Mrs. Chas Weise and Mrs. James Dale of Lehigh left for Des Moines after a morning visit. Miss Josephine Hanson went to Stanhope for a short visit. Kennedy and Berryhill of Kamrar were Webster City visitors today. Mrs. A M Dewey of Woolstock is in town. A P Harmon of Stratford arrived to attend court. Mrs J N Omstead visits friends in Woolstock. David Spangler of Woolstock is a business visitor here today.
Public notice that Hans P. Johnson's last will and testament is on file in the Hamilton County District Court. A probate hearing is set for 2:00 PM on May 25, 1908 at the Webster City court house. Frank J. Lund, Clerk, signs the notice.
Direction Junior a 15.2% hands high bay stallion foaled 1901 offers strong foal potential. Sired by Direction with 2.08% by Di rector and 1st Dam Wilsie West of Col. Lilliard. He ran a mile in 2:18 to 1 5 seconds for a quarter and is praised as fearless and roadworthy. Will be at the barn for the season. Johns Bly and John Ott update. Watch for cards printed here.
Local notes recall Ben Gish applauding Cummins Conner and Taft. John Frayne handles cattle and farming tasks for Johnson Shultz on a farm bought from P H W Lynch. Bert Oswood rents and manages land. Louis Mason fences 40 acres bought by his mother from Gus Duden and Geo Bryan plans more horse purchases.
Farmers report corn planting continues in eastern markets though seed quality is poor and weather will determine germination success. A severe hailstorm with strong wind damaged windows and pines, while daily life continues with local visits and market activity including Elmer Olson marketing corn and W F Pearson hogs. May 11 mentions Buster Brown selling paint and new color postcards.
The note lists farm activity with corn planting and hog transport by Charlie Blair and Frank Pearson. Ada Pearson returns from Ledyard where she visited sister Mrs Crawford. Mrs Louis Hansen dies in Rose Grove township with funeral at Jewell cemetery after a period of poor health. Whooping cough cases reported locally. May 12.
Blairsburg residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Stover and family of Webster City visited relatives including Stover's mother. Claud Ferguson stays with his mother Mrs. W. McNee before returning to Canada from St. Louis. Mrs. A. J. Brown returned from Greeley Colorado with James remaining for health reasons. Rev. Rhodes to deliver Class sermon at 10:30 next Sunday. ladies aid society to host event.
An entertainment event next Friday evening May 15 features music readings and The Crawford Play performed by ladies in colonial costumes. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Also notes cemetery association meeting with Mrs A L Fowler May 6 naming officers and requests non owners in Blairsburg township to send $1 for cemetery work before May 25 for Decoration May 12.
Mrs F P Henderson visited in Webster City with her daughter Mrs Will Bauman to attend a holiness meeting at the M B church. Lawyer Sayrs and Mrs J D Torrence visited Webster City on Monday. Dr Mahood, also of Webster City, was in town Monday evening. Dessamond Clabaugh returned from Indianola with her parents for a short visit. Mrs W A Neel visited Jewell Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Bahrenfuss were in Webster City Thursday. Andy Hill of Stanhope was a business visitor Saturday. Mr and Mrs R B Rutledge spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs Rowen. May 11.
Williams and Dr M J O Connor visited Dubuque and Independence while Ed Goodmin heads to New York with horses for Geo Bryan. Teachers elected include Prof Cc W Bangs and Irma Bangs. primary Etta Hall. Dr R E Wilson attended a Des Moines dental meeting. Miss Nellie Carris studies art in the Wasp office. Several residents travel and visit relatives. farmers plan corn and potatoes. Gleason walks with a cane after a sprain. various locals entertain and visit Cedar Falls and Indiana. May
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