Personal notices from Webster City May days
A flurry of short items records visits and itineraries of residents and visitors. Chas A Smith Fort Dodge guest. Miss Lulu Gray and Miss Maude Gray depart for Kansas City for pleasure. Many others travel to Des Moines Kamrar Chicago and Eldora for business visits visits with relatives or professional engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Smith
Fort Dodge
Frank Murphy
Blairsburg
Effie Kantor
Des Moines
Thomas Ganon
Epiphany
South Dakota
Kroeger
W. B. Richards
Strawberry Point
Wright
Mabel Cook
Schaler
Lasher
Warren Closson
Richard Closson
Ed H. Martin
Fred
Montour
T. Nelson Downs
Bessie Robertson
Lowa Falls
Derry Hook
Wayne Stillman
Storm Lake
Chicago
Wesley Martin
Lulu
Maude Gray
Kansas City
J. & Keamrar
L. L. Estes
W. H. Cook
Mount Vernon
W. W. Wyatt
Kamrar
State Medical Association
Republican Judicial Convention for Fort Dodge Iowa 1902
The Eleventh Judicial District Republicans hold a delegate convention in Fort Dodge on June 3 1902 at 1 30 PM to nominate three candidates to succeed Judges Kenyon Richard and Whitaker and to handle other business. Representation by county within the district is specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Judicial District
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Kenyon
J. H. Richard
J. R. Whitaker
Real Estate Transfers Listing Heirs and Property Moves
Real estate transfers include Charles Siles heirs of John lesdec to Bertha Girtley forqr 1 right of way and cash. James Shea to Sisters of Charity in Dubuque with coal and oil rights across multiple quarters. William E Strever to Lucy Strever for a small sw corner lot. W Town Lot Co to Lars Halvorsen for Ellaworth subdivision lots. HA Smith to Edward Ereson for 100 ft of lot in Alfred Kepler addition. Geo B Ballard to Emery Hook for parcels including segments of sec 6. Lewis J Hodge to OO Hall for near quarter section. BC Mason to Margaret Mason for four lots. Win H Dygert to Geo Ballard for a land strip. Mary Lewis widow to Frank Lewis and to John Larson for specified halves of quarters. W Town Lot Co to WS Keyser for a parcel in nw quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Siles
John Lesdec
Bertha Girtley
NWRR
James Shea
Sisters of Charity
Dubuque
William E Strever
Lucy B Strever
Town Lot Co
Lars Halvorsen
Ellaworth
HA Smith
Edward Thoreson
Alfred Keplers
Stanhope
Geo B Ballard
Emery W Hook
Lewis J Hodge
Hall
BC Mason
Mary Lewis
Frank Lewis
John Larson
WS Keyser
Farmers Busy Plant Corn in Saratoga Parish Notes
In Saratoga, Rev. Meyer delivered a sermon last Sunday evening at the church in Toga. Mr. Stearns and Miss Alis of Webster City called on Percy Stearns on Tuesday. Adolph Visborg visited Pleasant Hill Sunday with friends. Evelyn Kesler, Edna Kesler, and Lizzie Woodard were visitors from Webster City Saturday. Mrs. Roy Riley visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. E Humble of Hamilton Center Sunday. Mrs. Guthrie spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. Hill at Hamilton Center. May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Toga
Mr. Stearns
Miss Alis
Webster City
Percy Stearns
Mr. Snow
Adolph Visborg
Pleasant Hill
Evelyn
Edna Kesler
Lizzie Woodard
Roy Riley
E. Humble
Hamilton Center
Opie Read Reports Webster City Encounter With Governor and Speaker
In Webster City Iowa Opie Read recounts a dinner tale shared with an English visitor about local cyclones. Two natives claim the storm levelled a church and altered a rail line. The exchange ends with the Englishman asking to use the speakers names, who are revealed as the Governor and the Speaker of the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opie Read
West
Chicago
America
Webster City
Iowa
Jim
Bill
Grinnell
House of Representatives
Death of Former Webster City Man
Charles Carpenter, longtime resident and Civil War era settler, died at his home on north Sixth Street after months of rheumatic illness. Born September 17, 1831 in Lewin County New York he moved through Wisconsin and Iowa before settling in Webster City in 1863. He leaves a wife Louise and four children. funeral at his house Saturday at ten. Generally fair weather expected tonight and Saturday with occasional storms.
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Estherville
Charles Carpenter
North Sixth Street
Lewin County
N. Y
Louise P. Miller
Fondulac
Wis
Spirit Lake
Webster City
Public lynching at Lansing burns Dudley Morgan to death
A mob of about 200 men, armed with Winchesters, captured Dudley Morgan after his assault on Mrs. McKee near Lansing Texas. They chained him to a stake and tortured him with red hot timbers and fire until his body was consumed, while the crowd cheered and searched for relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
Tex
Dudley Morgan
Marshall
Lansing
Morgan
McKee
Lynching Averted In Missouri Mob Action
Will Jones, a Joplin Black man accused of assaulting Mrs. Parmeter of Webb City, was removed from Webb City jail by sheriff and deputies to Carthage for safety. The unidentified woman failed to ID him among three prisoners, while two farmers later identified him as the assailant, ending mob danger.
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Carthage
Will Jones
Joplin
Parmeter
Webb City
Jones
Delegates Gather at Omaha G A R Encampment Last Day
Delegates at the Omaha state encampment of the G A R have held campfires, received officers reports, and prepared for the final day of the gathering. The Woman's Vote corps elected Mrs Annie J Kinney Blair as president and Mrs Elizabeth Lescher of Beatrice as senior vice. General Eli Torrance arrived yesterday as the encampment’s honored guest.
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Omaha
Woman's Vote Corps
Annie J. Kinney
Blair
Elizabeth Lescher
Beatrice
Eli Torrance
Andrews Ordered for Trial in Detroit Bank Collapse
Frank Andrews and H R Andrews, vice president and cashier of Citizens' Savings Bank, were ordered for trial in the recorder's court on June 4. They were admitted to bail of 29000 dollars each.
Loubet in St. Petersburg greeted by joyous crowds
President Loubet arrived in St. Petersburg from Tsarskoe-Selo to an enthusiastic reception. The city and railroad station were decorated as crowds waved tri colored flags. The mayor welcomed him with bread and salt and he expressed cordiality between Russia and France. Deputations sent baskets of flowers to Madame Loubet. He then toured the cathedral amid grand acclaim.
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St. Petersburg
Loubet
Tsarskoe-Selo
M. Loubet
Russia
France
Madame Loubet
Guard of Honor
St. Peter and St. Paul
Kansas Democrats Back Prohibition Resubmission to People
Kansas Democrats in Wichita endorsed resubmission of the prohibitory law after a heated convention session. The platform denounces trusts, reaffirms the Kansas City platform, supports public utility ownership by the people, endorses Democratic policy on the Philippines, and nominates Senator Harris for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Congress
United States
Harris
Roumanian Jewish Exodus Passes Through Vienna
A large Roumanian Jewish group, mainly women and children, halted in Vienna en route to the United States. They are hungry and poor but hopeful for better prospects in America. The party signals a broader exodus expected over the next three months due to oppressive laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
United States
United States Cruiser Topeka Arrives at Port au Prince
A U S cruiser Topeka arrives at Port au Prince Haiti to protect American interests. The northern army under General Firmin halts two days from Port au Prince and may not enter with troops. Reports also note Moscow labor disturbances and Cuban reciprocity talks in Washington with a House sugar provision debated.
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United States
Topeka
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Port Royal
S. C
Firmin
Aroadaie
Washington
Senate Committee On
Cuba
House
Iowa Bankers Elect Officers At Des Moines Meeting
Former comptroller Charles G. Dawes told the State Bankers association that asset currency and branch currency are unsafe while greenbacks should not be retired without a safe substitute. Homer A. Miller was elected president with L. F. Potter vice president J. M. Dinwiddie secretary and Frank Y. Locke treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Des Moines
Charles G. Dawes
State Bankers’ Association
Homer A. Miller
Des Moines Savings Bank
L. F. Potter
Harlan
J. M. Dinwiddie
Cedar Rapids
Frank Y. Locke
Sibley
Steamer John K Speed Burns at New Orleans Wharf
The steamer John K Speed at Lafayette street wharf caught fire yesterday afternoon, likely from alcohol in the hold, and burned to the water’s edge with cargo and wharves lost. The blaze caused extensive damage as fire engines battled the flames, with total losses estimated at 75,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John K. Speed
Lafayette Street
Notice of Will Probate in Hamilton County Iowa
The district court of Iowa Hamilton county has filed the last will of Maria K. Johnson deceased. A probate hearing is set for 2 o clock pm on June 17 190% at the Webster City court house. The clerk W McAdow directs appearance to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Hamilton County
Maria K. Johnson
District Court
Said
Webster City
Ss. W. McAdow
Tornado Sweeps Oklahoma Near Elk City
A tornado struck six miles southeast of Elk City causing multiple homes to collapse. Several people were fatally hurt including Mrs Combs. damage estimated at $25,000. Knox residence nearby destroyed. Knox and son escaped uninjured. The storm formed in Roger Mills County traveling northeast with two funnel clouds, then split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk City
Oklahoma City
Combs
Mr. Knox
Sensation in murder trial as Oleson confesses
In Alliance Nebraska Oliver Oleson confessed to aiding Gus Jahnke in the murder of Michael Sterk stating they shot Sterk in the back at his breakfast table and had earlier attempted to poison and drown him Jahnke held life insurance on Sterk and the case heightened local tension as authorities faced threats and moved prisoners to York County before returning them for trial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleson
Jahnke
Sterk
Alliance
Neb
Gus Jahnke
Michael Sterk
Oliver Oleson
Sierk
York County
Perry flood washes houses and rescues reported
Heavy rains flood the Perry Oklahoma creek at 3 am washing away several houses. One woman is reported drowned while others including women and children are rescued from trees and roofs. Local rescuers G W Cooper and George Ney save two women and a baby and a hotel proprietor’s wife respectively. Bridge damage and stock losses noted.
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Perry
O. T
G. W. Cooper
George Ney
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