Neighborhood Notes from Saratoga and Nearby
Local notes report visits by Mr Millard of Webster City to his daughter Mrs Percy Stearns, Nora Ferrell visiting relatives, Jameson from Webster City at the Groves home, and William and Frank Kessler from Jamesport Missouri visiting relatives. Mentions corn in the crib, some farmers husking, and teachers engaged for local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Millard
Webster City
Percy Stearns
Nora Ferrell
S. A. Jameson
George Groves
William and
Frank Kessler
Jamesport
Missouri
Margaret and
Lizzie Woodard
Florence Spurling
Near Stratford
Aberdeen
D. Klaas Huisman
Texas
Lela Mitchell
Nellie Ackley
Duglass Huff
Jennie Olthoff
H. Tempel
Kamrar
John Loder
Chas. Clair
Tripp County
S. D
Northwestern
Liberty
G. G. Naber
South Dakota
Henry Jansen
Eugene
Baileyville
Ill
Busker
Bert Jansen
Germania
Henry Vanlangen
Ackley
R. W. Pete
Stuart
James Stuart
Rushville
Neb
Kennecker
Dubuque
Luchsinger
Sioux City
N. Pettinger
Pleasant Hill News From Jewell and Woolstock
Local notes recount Pleasant Hill residents visiting Chicago with stock, barn work, and farm development. Social events include Lakes Social Circle and an oyster supper planned near Dell Richards. Thanksgiving visits, weddings, and travel to Des Moines, Boone, and Wisconsin mark the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryhill
Public Printer Out and New Typographical Union Chief
Public Printer John Leech resigns to seek service in the Philippines. Samuel B. Donnelly of Brooklyn is named to succeed him, effective December 1, amid reports of policy disagreements. In Nevada, H F Higgins of Mahaska county is found guilty of stealing platinum wares from Iowa State College Ames lab, with sentencing set for December 5. Wiggins, an Ames State College alumnus, served as a farm papers correspondent at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John
Leech
Philippines
Samuel B. Donnelly
Brooklyn
International Typographical Union
Higgins
Nevada
H. FF. Higgins
Mahaska County
Iowa State College
Ames
Albrook
Wiggins
State College
Deaf Mute Victor Nelson Dies by Suicide in Cedar Rapids
Victor Nelson a deaf mute married to Edna Standley of Boone. He moved to Cedar Rapids to work at a large Quaker Oats mill and died by suicide there. His burial will be in Boone where his parents Rev and Mrs P Nelson reside. The bride’s family mourns deeply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Boone
Victor Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Nelson
Edna Standley
P. Nelson
Thanksgiving Services Begin Across Local Communities
Readable notices indicate multiple churches across town plan Thanksgiving services. Community leaders urge attendance as schedules vary by location and denomination.
Thanksgiving Service Draws Large English Lutheran Crowd
The English Lutheran church held a full Thanksgiving service with Rev. C. H. Kamphoefner delivering the sermon. Rev. J. O. Thrush gave opening prayer and Rev. N E. B. Spicer read Roosevelt's proclamation. The service stressed gratitude in all things and aiding others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Butler
English Lutheran Church
C. H. Kamphoefner
Methodist Church
J. O. Thrush
N. EB. Spicer
Roosevelt
EH. F. Clark
L. N. Call
J. R. Falls
Kamphoefner
Jesus
van Dyke
Thanksgiving Gossips and Town Visits Across Hamilton County
Local notes show Mr and Mrs McMillin and their young daughter visiting Hudson relatives for Thanksgiving. Many residents travel to Des Moines Ames Fort Dodge and Waterloo for holidays while others host kin in Webster City Kamrar Blairsburg Eagle Grove and Jewell. Official notices announce bids for Gilbert drainage ditch 62 and Woods drainage ditch 26 with bid deadlines and inspection details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Neely
Kamrar
Barney Brin
Fort Dodge
Nora Tormey
A. I. Anderson
Des Moines
Marie Welsh
Eagle Grove
aArthur Crandall
Iowa College
Grinnell
Nettie Bossert
Jewell
F. A. Sackett
Ames
J. R. Kamrar
Alfred Rasmussen
Williams
J. P. Rasmussen
Grace Winthrop
mHenry Kellogg
Jefferson
G. T. Adams
Boone
Harold J. Smith
Waterloo
R. R. Mickle
Melvin Reynolds
BE. H. Pringle
Little JSON
Clarion
M. M. Bayless
Florence
Blafrsburg
O. A. Kennedy
Myra Call
Luilin
Cedar Walls
Julia Jewatt
Mary Clost
Hurl Strever
Ray Hughes
State Center
J. W. Veach
Lonoke
Arkansas
A. R. Wolgamot
Stockville
Neb
Max Whitacre
Fred Hathway
Will G. Igon
Palmer
D. B. Austin
Badger
Chas. Weise
Rodman
W. Crabtree
Spokane
Washington
Jackson Mickle
Genie Mullen
Simpson Conservatory of Music
Indianola
M. McFarland
Record of Charitable Collection Service and Benediction
A church gathering concluded with a benevolent collection and a benediction. A committee, one from each church, was appointed to ensure proper use of the funds, and attendees departed feeling the service fulfilled its charitable purpose.
Webster City Savings Bank 1908 Condition Report
Officers of Webster City Savings Bank in Hamilton County Iowa certify the 1908 financial statement to the state auditor. The document lists assets including cash on hand 10760.70, bills 128,778.85, and personal property 1,225.25 totaling 162,804.01 and liabilities of 896,000.00 capital stock and 18,700.00 directors' borrowings, with total liabilities and capital at 162,608.00. Directors W F Honter and others sign, asserting accuracy to the best of knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Iowa
A. D
A. Cragwick
H. W. Stafford
Board of Supervisors
A. B
State of Iowa
Hamilton
District Court
Fred Beerman
Fred An Schuetz
Minne Anschuetz
Louise Anschuetz
Anta Anschuetz
Lottie Anschuetz
F. W. Anschuetz
Louisa Anschuetz
Hamilton County Court House
Hamilton County
H Edward Lestmann
Gustave Woldt
Pauline Lestmann
Gertrude Lestmann
Mont Snyder
Hamiterton County State Bank
Towa
First National Bank
Fort Dodge
Continental National Bank
Chicago
S National Bank
New York
State of
J. A. McMurray
B. F
Paine
Hank
A. McMuRray
I. J. Sarks
Webster Ds City Savings Bank
Bauke
Liablll
Paidupin
Lee Ee
FF. A. Edwards
W. ©. Burleson
W. B. Hood
Bank i
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Pleasant Hill
W. O. McConnell
Allen Park
A. L. Beil
Illinois
Minnesota
Elen Smith
Union County
Wall Lake
W. C. Halverson
Wisconsin
Id Malasie
Dakota
Public
Deaf Mute
Tors
Bayless Drug Co
Oscar Jones
Woolstock
Laura Seals
Cedar Falls
H. A. Crandall
County Auditor
Ean
Rooot
C. B. Arwinson
A.N, Hoxryez
Dauke
Dex Noiness
B.A
W. F. Honter
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