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Webster City Tribune

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1900

Page

2

Prices and daily deals highlighted by Amrad

By comparison, Amrad presents daily prices that remain consistently low and stable. The note emphasizes steady value for everyday items and ongoing affordability for shoppers.

Great Anniversary Sale discounts noted in local ads

The clipping cites a broad sale offer from METCALF and LEWIS with few exceptions. It also mentions weather and crop prospects, a staff transfer for Mark Fenton, golf course etiquette reminders, church affiliation rumors, and a storm damage report on a rural barn.

Metcalf & Lewis

Untidy Street Conditions Prompt Waste Receptacle Suggestion

Second street shows an unusual mess with paper litter in gutters blown by wind. The main street leaves a lasting impression, prompting a proposal for tin receptacles at street corners to gather waste scraps bags peels and other refuse.

Second Street

Piano contest vote tallies and summer vocal school plan

Mon day morning count shows Christian church 47767 votes, Elmo lodge 47677, Highschool 3333. Prof. Alex Emslie, now at Simpson College Indianola, plans a summer vocal training school in the city. Simpson College closes June 15, and he attends the National Musical Convention June 21 to 24 as Iowa's delegate. He aims to open the school July 1 for the summer term.

Christian Church Wae Asia Elmo Lodge Cnce Alex. Emslie Simpson College Indianola Emalie Iowa

Candidates Must Send Names to County Chairman by June 25

The Hamilton county republican primary rule requires all candidates to forward their names to the county chairman at least fifteen days before the caucuses. With the caucus set for June 9, names must arrive by June 25 to be printed on ballots.

Hamilton County

Northwestern road time card and local notices

A new time card took effect on the Northwestern road with several schedule changes for Nos. 10 8 11 7 29 2 and 23 listed with departure times. Also advertised are discounted fancy cases at Oppenheimer’s, city sewer discussion spurred by Oscar Donaldson, and Bucklen's Amica Salve ad promoting relief for injuries with a 25 cent price.

Des Moines Chicago Dakota Express Iowa Way

Death of Mrs. Anna Challe at South Town Farm

Mrs Anna Challe died at her home south of town after a lingering illness. An early county settler she lived on the farm for over forty years and leaves five sons and four daughters. The note includes a May 28 solar eclipse with partial viewing in the city and totality across a belt from Norfolk Virginia to New Orleans. observers should bring smoked glass.

Jewell Anna Challe North America Norfolk New Orleans

Farmer Hirschel Goodrich in Strange Actions Driven to Asylum

On a Saturday morning farmer Hirschel Goodrich 22 showed erratic behavior asking to borrow his brother’s team to visit J. M. Crist’s farm and claiming to travel to Paris to meet Mrs. Eddy. Insanity commissioner's Monday hearing led to admission for treatment. relatives suspect overreading triggered the episode.

Hirschel Goodrich Will J. M. Crist Paris

Death of Ernest Claud Strikes French Settlement

Ernest Claud sixteen son of Adolph and Louise Claud died suddenly after collapsing in Bos sert Halvorsen's store in Woolstock while returning from a grain trip. He died at home with funeral held Tuesday near Mulberry Center. Oppenheimer advertises a large stock of men and boys clothing.

Ernest Claud Adolph Louise Claud Ernest Woolstock Bossert & Halvorsen Mulberry Center

City water rule enforcement urged by City Clerk Banks

City water consumers are warned that Rule Par.5 will be vigorously enforced. No consumer shall supply water to others or allow them to take it from premises. No tap or connection may be made for alterations or extensions without permission from the board of water commissioners.

Board of Water Commissioners

Mason project eyed for Second Street site near Western Union

Jacob M Funk owns two parcels on Second street east of the Western Union office and plans a brick two story block this summer. The Masons have an option on the lots and may buy to build a temple. If not, Funk will construct a two story brick with space for Keller and Stake proprietors of My Store.

Western Union Telegraph Office Second Street Jacob M. Funk Masons Mr. Funk Keller & Stake Messia. Keller & Stake

Shot from alley endangers Kearns yard child

Last Saturday a M. W. B. Kearns daughter playing in the yard narrowly escaped injury when a 32 calibre bullet fired from the alley buried in Ed Brown’s house. Brown, nearby in the yard, heard a second report as the bullet lodged in the ground near him. The families vow to pursue offenders to prevent a repetition.

W. B. Kearns Kearns Ed Brown Mr. Brown Tie

Housekeeper Susan Dougherty Injured in Market Square Accident

Susan Dougherty longtime Kendall Young home employee and her niece Mrs Norcross and her young grandson were jolted from a market square carriage seat when it toppled backward. Dougherty suffered a head and shoulder fall but regained consciousness after medical care and is expected to recover.

Susan Dougherty Kendall Young Mr. Young W. H. Norcross Market Square Miss Dougherty Dra. Drake Desmond

City Water Meter Step Proposed By City Clerk Banks

A reader argues that citizens should be allowed to buy water through city meters under ordinance No 109 while criticizing officials for not installing a meter at their property. The letter urges the city to comply with its own law and restore service without lawn charges.

Mr. Epior

Des Moines Withdraws From National Guard State Camp

Des Moines will not host the state camp for the National Guard this year and regimental camps will be held in their districts. Perry has bid $200 for the Fifty second camp with additional inducements. The Fifty second elected Capt D M Odle Jr Hull as major, while Lieut Col Kirk of Mason City was the other candidate. Company O recruitment stands at sixty four. Rev J M Kantor accepts a clerkship in Shurman’s Department Store.

Des Moines National Guard Byers Perry Fifty-second D. M. Odle Hull Col. Kirk Mason City Company O the Guard

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Mark Fenton Ryan Earlville Golf Club U. B L. W. Ning BR. L. Riley Duncombe Webster City Clarion Wesley Martin A. E. Padelford Eagle Grove Frank Hunter Jake Spangler F. A. Bonebright Geo. M. Teed Blairsburg Township Cora Whiton Annie Whiton Iris Christenson George Christenson Arthur Napper Lottie Miller Wesley Miller Milo Foster Onive Jewert Sara Wickware Miss W Miss Wickware A. P. Hanson Des Moines Street McCoy F. B. Jansen W. J. Biernatzki E. R. Babcock Hanson Cass Township Gale Carl Bessie Bickford Willie Martha Meyer Frank Bickford Archie Braden Vernie Willard Robert Johnson Leta Green Fairy Corrineton Oppenheimer The Oscar Donaldson Journal Oscar Bucklen Keltz Challe J. M. Kantor Shurman’s
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