Bancroft drainage rows spark bond forfeiture dispute
Algona Advance letters accuse Northwest Drainage & Construction Co. of Bancroft and the county board of improper favoritism in drainage bond handling. The author urges bond forfeiture when work stalled past contract end, questions cement tile testing and supplier ties, and poses pointed questions about tile sources, mix ratios, and financial interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Advance
Board of Supervisors
Northwest Drainage & Construction Co
Bancroft
Llaw
Kenney Campbell Marriage at Plum Creek
Miss Ellen Campbell and Edward J Kenney were married Tuesday April 7 at 6 pm with Rev O H Holmes officiating. A three course supper followed at the bride’s sister Mrs F Z Thomson’s home in Plum Creek. Only immediate families attended. Sadie Burt was maid of honor and Edward Hopkins was best man. The couple are praised by their families and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Campbell
Edward J. Kenney
O. H. Holmes
Mra. F. Z. Thomson
Plum Creek
Edward Hopkins
Sadie Burt
Hl. Campbell
Arlington
Iowa
Kenney
Algona
Golden Wedding Noted in Moultrie County
In Moultrie County Illinois Dr W T Bourne and Miss Julia Cropper marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large reception at their home. Neighbors friends and a reception committee enjoyed refreshments as Rev O H Holmes honored the couple with a gold handled pen and a pearl pin for Mrs Bourne. The event reflected a long, admired union of over forty years in the community.
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Moultrie County
Illinois
John Turner
W. T. Bourne
Julia Cropper
O. H. Holmes
Dr. Bourne
Bourne
California Letter Advance to Smiley Heights Park
From Redlands the editor describes a day trip to Smiley Heights praised as a city Mecca. The three mile carriage road winds through shrubs from many lands, with rustling palm thatched resting arches and views over Redlands and the San Bernardino valley while mountains loom above. The park, owned by Mr Smalley, is public and free, with visitors asked to pick up after themselves.
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Santé Canyon
Landa
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Canyon
Mentone
Urbata
Redlands
Arrow Head Mountain
Colfax
Iowa
Arrow
Pasdena
Gafield
U.S
Mister Conger
Robert Burdette
Adolphus Busch
Green
Smiley Heights
Mecca
City
South America
Pacific
Australia
China
Japan
Africa
Persia
India
Himalayas
Cape of Good Hope
San’ Bernardiga Valley
Smalley
Smiley
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Wm. C. Steele
the Good Clothes
Algona, Iowa
Merry Widow
Gage & Fisk
Jas. Taylor
Pangburn
Twits
Cement Company
Kossuth
Mason City
Olem J. Menke
Webster
Greene
Coxsee
Orton
Department of
Ohio State University
Ceramic
State University of Ohio
Coxseee
Kansas
Iola
Bancroft Drainage Company
Brother Reed
Algona, Towa
G. W. Pangbero
Kenney-Campbell
Mrs. W. T. Bourne
Mr. Bourne
Moultrie County, Ill
California
Lucy Curtis
Golden State
Ivcuam
Pres
Damm
Ons
Theo
Chrischilles
V-Pres
Kossuth Co
State Bank
Capital
Laws
Inghaw J, G
Lance Harvey
Ngham Tr
Ohrischiller TL
Barro
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