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100 years Ago
Jan. 8, 1925
HARTINGTON - Just why anyone should want to be chosen as commissioner of the southern district of Cedar County is a question that is bothering some folks these days for there is a peculiar “jinx’’ which holds sway over that district.
Two commissioners from that district have died and another had his health ruined while in office.
F.H. Carrol of Randolph, who had been serving as commissioner, was forced to resign because of ill health in January, 1914. That fall, George Jorgensen of Magnet was elected commissioner and proved so popular that he was re-elected in 1916.
His health was not good at that time, and after several efforts to better it, he decided to resign from office, and did so in December. However, his health seemed to improve shortly after and he qualified for Heine term before any action was taken on his resignation. Then on Jan. 7, 1917, he passed away.
The Dec. 30 death of W. F. Reese of Randolph, recently elected commissioner, completes the list of men from Randolph and Magnet who have come under this spell.
Jan. 8, 1925
HARTINGTON - Feeling that the immediate needs of the city of Hartington were quite well taken care for during 1924 city officials have stated that their policy for 1925 will be to pay up for the improvements which have been made during the past year.
The big wish for the city for 1924 was an up to date fire truck. That wish has been fulfilled and the truck is in service and has already proven its worth. Paying for the truck is a detail that must still be looked after. That is one thing the city wants to clean up in 1925.
In recent times many fine improvements have been secured for Hartington. The finest municipal auditorium in this part of the state has been erected and is in constant use. A wonderfully fine well has been located, which solves the city water supply.
Other minor improvements have been made from time to time. Just at present there is really nothing which Hartington absolutely needs in the way of physical equipment.
But all of these things cost the city money, say city officials, and they believe it is a good idea to let good enough be the theme of 1925 and devote all their efforts to getting square with the world.
Jan. 15, 1930
WISNER — Trapped in their overturned automobile, and apparently unconscious from the impact, Dr. G.H. Seavers, about 34, a veterinarian formerly of Hartington and now of Pilger, and Miss Eunice Meyers, 25, Pilger, were burned to death about two miles west of Wisner about eight o’clock Monday evening.
The car was evidently traveling at a high rate of speed, for it struck and carried with it for 100 feet a 20-foot guard fence, before the machine overturned, crashed into an embankment and caught fire.
Jan. 15, 1930
LAUREL - The annual all-day meeting and election of officers of the Ladies Cemetery Association was held in the Presbyterian church Thursday.
There was a good crowd for dinner considering it was such a cold day.
The officers for the following year are Mrs. A.T. Warren, president; Mrs. Jake Norris, first Vice President; Mrs. Will Price, 2nd Vice President; and Mrs. Sarah Burns, third vice president.
