Hamilton county news and notices from Webster City area
Local census figures show 412 births 168 deaths and 171 marriages in Hamilton county for 1901. County records cite Andrew Tweedt collecting bounties on wolf heads and details on elections and local offices. Also notes on grand jury terms and the fall horse breeding season at Pringle's near Webster City.
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Hamilton’ County
McAdow
Wilkes‘Almond
Wharberton
Pringle’s
Webster
Iowa
W.lker
Eagle
Grove
Fatal Exam Pressure Case Highlights Parental Folly
Minnesota story reports a father who forced his son to overachieve in exams, leading to the student’s suicide after failing to reach a high mark. The piece condemns pushing children beyond their mental capacity as dangerous parental folly. Also notes dubious tonic advertisements and elated, idle claims.
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Minnesota
Finely Furnished Drug Store Taking Shape in Iowa
Carpenters are at work installing shelves counters and soda fountain fixtures as remodeling proceeds. Upon completion Mr Snyder will run one of central Iowa’s finest drug stores after purchasing the business from Dr Medbery.
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Snyder
Iowa
Dr. Medbery
Greeley to Produce Webster City Carnival Program
Sam Greeley agreed Saturday to supply the official program for the Webster City Carnival set for June 8 4 5 and 6. The program will measure 14222 and be printed on enamel book paper with artistic ads. Greeley brings years of printing experience and will likely issue a creditable program benefiting the carnival and local merchants with several thousand copies.
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Sam Greeley
Webster City
Greeley
Death of Henry Kaseler longtime Wright County settler
Henry Kaseler a 64 year old immigrant from France and longtime Wright County settler died at his home ten miles north of the city after a lingering stomach and heart illness. He came to America at age eight, married in 1867 in Illinois, moved to Texas then Wright County in 1870, lived on his farm for 32 years. Twelve children were born, eleven with his wife survive. The funeral was held at the French church Tuesday at 2:30 PM.
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Henry Kaseler
Wright County
France
America
Des Moines Weather Report Notes Heavy Rain Across State
Des Moines reports a warm, showery week with excessive rainfall in most of Iowa. Northeast districts saw the heaviest downpours causing bridge and crop damage while totals in several towns ranged from about 2.97 to 8.98 inches. Corn planting slowed, replanting or abandonment possible, but overall crops are in fair to good condition with rapid growth of grass and small grains.
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Des. Moines
Page
Winneshiek
Clarinda
Marshalltown
Dubuque
Elkader
Ridgeway
Winneshiek County
Waverly
Tipton
Waterloo
Afton
The Octopus Medical Tale and a Pepsin Remedy
A vivid sketch describes dyspepsia as an octopus gripping the stomach heart and liver with tentacles that tighten hourly. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised as the quick remedy, sold by all druggists.
Social Gatherings Highlight Weekend in Town
PRD Society reports Mra Whitham and Miss Myrtle Whitham hosted south building teachers on West Walnut Street with a six oclock three course dinner. Guests included Belle Wyckoff Gertrude Hamaker Grace Howard Blanche Woodard Emma Cash Esther Greenwood Edith Lee Eva McCuskie Margaret Staenders C W Soule B F Keltz George Herr Reinicker. The Willson home also hosted a Sunday dinner for friends with F E Willson J M Johnson F W Heron Maude Soule Carrie Lasher Mabel McBride Olga Thorn of Chicago G Gee A Burnham E E Fox J B De Valcourt. Paris note cites per petual youth claim by M Rosey. Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Keltz d Little.
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Mra
W. L. Whitham
Myrtle Whitham
South
Our Public Schools
West Walnut Street
Belle Wyckoff
Gertrude Hamaker
Grace Howard
Blanche Woodard
Emma Cash
Esther Greenwood
Edith Lee
Eva McCuskie
Margaret Staenders
George Herr Reinicker
F. Eb, Willson
J. M. Johnson
F. W. Heron
Memorial Day Services Across Churches Honor Veterans
Special memorial services were held in all churches with attendance by Company C and Spanish American War veterans at the Methodist. Rev. Johnson preached on remembrance and the cost of war, recalling Chicamauga, Chattanooga, and the Civil War’s lessons, while Rev. Clark at the United Brethren stressed faith and God’s guidance in national affairs.
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Methodist
Johnson
Chicamauga
W. R
United Brethren
G ‘A R
Dany
Chicamanga
Cuba
America
Senate of the
South
The Hamilton Freeman’s Fortieth Year Chronicle
The Hamilton Freeman began in 1857 led by Charles Aldrich and grew from a four page yearly subscription of $2 to twelve pages at $1. It claims to be Hamilton county’s oldest business institution under J.D. Hunter’s editorial leadership for about thirty five years. The piece reflects on past challenges and success as Webster City and the county progressed.
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Charles Aldrich
Historical Department of
Iowa
Hamilton County
Webster City
Dubuque
Aldrich
Iveness
Hamilton Freeman
Ate
Mission
the Freeman
J.D Hunter
Hamilton
Heron
Optician
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Andrew Tweedt
Scott Township
Ssze
Penta
Sra
Howa
O. H
Peterson
United States District Court
Avene
Fort Dodge
Garth
Sons Bros. & Mathre
Stanhope
Zublin
Jus‘tee
Primarien
Uelees Knowles
Bonner
Little
Servis
Arlington Cemetery
Ian
Windward
Globe
E. W. Grove
Te & Little
Henry, Kassler
Crop Bulletin
C. W. Soule, B. F. Keltz
Paris
M. Rosey
Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain
Keltz
W. A
U. B
B. J. Clark
Israel
Joshua
Jerico
Gideon
David
Calvary
Freeman
Mark Twain
Bayb
Brand
Cladwell
S.s.'s
SVU
FT Specific CO
Atlanta, Gas
Stoven and Ranges
Mott’s
Ott's Chemical Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Keltz & Little
Fabrica
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