Retiring county officers praised for faithful service
The article lauds outgoing county officers for their long service and careful work. It highlights M. F. Randall as treasurer and E. Poitier in the auditor's office, J. J. Bisboit in records, W. E. McDonald as sheriff, and H. Belknapp and T. P. Harrington in various posts. It notes transitions to new officials and discusses local plans for a Chautauqua assembly in Algona, contrasting Mother Chautauqua with Farmers' Chautauqua as a democratic culture movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Randall
Court House
E. Poitier
Bischoff
McDonald
H. Belknapp
T. P. Harrington
Algona
Denison Review
New York
Vincent
Local couple wed in Lincoln Street ceremony
Bertha Myrtle Hagle and Frank J. Shilts were married Tuesday evening at the J. C. Smith home on Lincoln Street in a ceremony performed by Rev. C. E. Chapler. The bride was given away by her father, with Marvin Smith bearing the ring and a Calla lily. Ted Smith served as groomsman and Leila Rutherford as bridesmaid. Guests, decorations, and a four course dinner followed, with many gifts for the couple. After a visit to Iowa Falls, they will settle on the groom’s farm near Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle Grove
Ted Smith
Katla Walker
Rapple
Humboldt
Walker
Clarion
Mys
Edgar Smith
Jowa Falls
Reuben Shilts
Clarence
Charles Shilts
Algona
Towa
Falls
Tan
Ist
Tueagle
Jearty
Early Settler Mike Smith Laid To Rest At Irvington
Obituary notes the death of Mike Smith, early county settler, who served with the Northern Border Brigade. Funeral held at Irvington cemetery. family farm in Riverdale and Sherman townships. Surviving children include Casper, Jennie, and Anna, with connections to the Altwegg and Ogren families. Community remembers his hospitality and ties to Plum Creek settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Smith
Irvington
Plum Creek
R. J. Hunt
Old Mike
Mike
Minnesota
Northern Border Brigade
Chain Lakes
Estherville
Mr. Smith
Lizzie Altwegg
Jacob Altwegg
Hunt
Livermore
Riverdale
Sherman
Casper
Anna McQuaid
Albert Og
Christmas Exercises Bring Large Audiences Across Churches
Churches held festive Christmas performances Monday with children in bright costumes and elaborate decorations. Santa, songs, and dialogues entertained as lights faltered, with classes from Mrs Pangborn and Letty Brace performing and youngsters presenting How to Keep Xmas and The Borrowed Stocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Archie Hutchison
Duill
Clarence Brownell
Santa Claus
Mrs.Pangborn
Letty Brace
Sapte Claus
Pardon Application Notice for M B Yaster
Albert B Commins governor of Iowa publishes pardon petition for M B Yaster convict in 1888 Taylor County murder of Emmet Reed. The petition, based on innocence and circumstantial evidence, will be presented to the 32nd General Assembly convening January 14 1907 in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Yaster
District Court of
Iowa
Taylor County
32Nd General Assembly
Des Moines
Albert B. Commins
Bedford Free Press
Emmet Reed
Wedding Held at Bride’s Home in Bancroft Iowa
A wedding occurred at the bride’s Bancroft Iowa home on December 19 1806 uniting Oliver Lionel Shively from Armstrong Iowa and Alice B Treeda Soderberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Soderberg. Rev G G Lundell officiated in Swedish Lutheran church with about forty guests present Best man Vernon Soderberg and bridesmaid Miss Gertrude Shively assisted. A wed ding feast followed and Mr and Mrs Shively will reside at Armstrong Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Iowa
Oliver Lionel Shively
Armstrong
Alice
Treeda Soderberg
Ifred Soderberg
GG. Lundell
Vernon Soderberg
Gertrude Shively
Gratitude Expressed by M Be Occupants
A brief note from the occupants of M Be expresses heartfelt thanks for the support and kindness received from Xin memberance fy and J renal ing. The message conveys sincere appreciation from the author and Mrs.
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James Patterson
E. H. Reaser
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John Ludwig Fred
Algona Combination Sale Company
JM. Vinson
C, T. Chubb
Aone
Priiar Ang
J. G. Smith
San Francisco
Winnebago City
Enterprise
Riggs
Plasterers Ar
Sarpen Renta
Border Brigade
Nic
Theo
Carischilles
Lucile Carson
Kenneth Stock
Paul Benjamin
Vesta Weaver
Miss Steckles
the Baptist Church
Mrs. Lavy
Alpha Rist
Mrs. Pence
Delia Presnell
Cora Mathews
Elsa Ray
Ruth Robison
Maud Ku
Old Santa
Louis Kresensky
Howard Anderson
Mildred Kresensky
Harry St. Clair
Elizabeth St. John
Louis Waldron
Milo Gardner
Georgie Hackman
Ruth Kresensky
Arthur Sorenson
Mrs. St. John
Ethel Williamson
Swedish Lutheran Church
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