May meeting of bankers group draws regional interest
The Group 2 association of 106 banks across Buena Vista and neighboring counties plans a May 13 meeting in our city. Led by IT. Chubb as president and W. E. Kyler as secretary, the gathering aims to foster mutual improvement and networking with local business leaders.
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State Association
Buena Vista
Clay
Calhoun
Dickingon
Emmet
Hamilton, Humboldt
Kosasuth
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Webster and
Wright
Chubb
W. E. Kyler
Chasing a Wild Stallion as Told by Major Burke
Major Burke recalls a legendary white wild stallion seen in Oklahoma in the 1880s. The horse outran any rival, matching a bay colt’s pace, and met a fatal end after a barbed-wire collision. Cowboys aspired to exhibit him in San Francisco before plans collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Burke
Buffalo Bill
Oklahoma
Plains
Oklahoma Territory
San Francisco
Winkie and Johnson Tie March Wedding at East State Home
Tuesday evening at the Winkie home on East State Street, Harry W. Winkie married Miss Minnie L. Johnson in a ceremony by Rev. W. N. Gillis. About forty guests attended as flowers and lace drapery framed the vows, followed by refreshments. The bride, daughter of August and Mrs. Johnson, and the groom, son of Charles and Mrs. Winkie, reside near town and were wished long life and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East State
Harry W. Winkie
Minnie L. Johnson
W. N. Gillis
August Johnson
Charles Winkie
John Roelsfema Replaced as Iowa Central Agent in Kanawha
The auditor checked out John Roelsfema, agent for Iowa Central at Alexander, and the position was filled yesterday by Lloyd Petheram of this place. Roelsfema previously served as agent in Kanawha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roelsfema
Iowa Central
Alexander
Lloyd Petheram
Mr. Roelsfema
Kanawa
Kanawha
Death of Chas Stewart in Algona Funeral Held Tuesday
Charles Stewart, longtime Algona resident and Baptist church member, died Sunday morning after a long diabetes battle. He was born December 29, 1861 in Jefferson County Iowa and married Maggie Stockman January 15, 1896. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev. J. F. Porterfield officiating and an audience from near and far. The Woodmen lodge conducted the graveside ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Algona
Baptist Church
Jefferson County
Iowa
Maggie Stockman
Loving Friends
J. F. Porterfield
Jesus
Porterfield
Rumor Tells Of Plans For A Colony In The Woolly West
A party of thirteen leaves Milwaukee for northwest South Dakota to seize public domain and establish a new town near Lemon. Grant Baschoter named first president with others chosen for colonial roles including town marshal Tom Stull, editor Rob Raney, and superintendent V Schicht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
South Dakota
Sam
Cea
Mitchell
Lemon
Grant Baschoter
Tom Stull
Jr. Hinchon
Sand Hill Kicker
Rob Raney
de Il
Juror summons served by phone. Wrightcoun resident excused
A Wrightcount resident received a phone juror summons and initially sought excusal. An officer served the man in person, and after later reconsideration by a judge the individual was only excused if he paid the office trip costs and forfeited fees. The article notes a shift to accepting phone service or any other method. Also included is a real estate blurb about two dwellings for sale with reasonable prices and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.B. Warman
Chicago
Los Angeles
Wrightcoun
Jay Lee
Wright Camp
Adamey
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C. R. Sheetz
Anna Rausch
Warman
W. C. Steele
Good Clothes
Johnson Bros. Elite
Johnson Bros
Mistletoh Jardinieres
Algona, Iowa
Langdon & Co
J. A. Brownell
Boston Block Algona
Ailaindel
J. E. Grane
Varley Store
Hag
Bonenza
Vinton
G. W. Thompson
Wm. G. Hart
Arriba
Colorado
Brandon
A&d
Praire
Winkie-Johnson
Chas. Stewart
S. de
Woolly West
Blackhawk Corn Planter
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