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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1904

Page

5

Court Faces Large docket and slow progress in juries

At Monday court opening Judge Quarton faced 278 cases including 10 criminal, 34 probate, 16 law and 68 equity. Notable matters include several divorce actions such as Genrich v Genrich and Stansbury v Stansbury, with many quiet title and contract actions. Jury trial progress was hampered. many defendants defaulted or settled, and only a few cases moved toward trial.

Quarton Equity Bertha Genrich Wm. Genrich C. H. Stansbury Mary K. Stansbury Martha A. Godfrey Adolphus Godfrey George F. Shott Olive O. Shott J. W. Blakebrough Mabel Blakebrough

County Meat Producers Plan March Meeting in Algona

Interested meat producers in Kossuth county call for a March 1 1904 1 30 p m meeting at the Algona courthouse to form a permanent county organization joining the Corn Belt Meat Producers association of Iowa The undersigned include CG Walker J H Zanke EH Keith A M Jasperson H Mel Nutt H J Wadsworth Jacob Winkel L W Keith C Byson J F Schoby J B Hotlus Wm J Galbraith Francis Rich W W Annis F Nicoulin W C Danson S D Drake W KK Ferguson J R Saunders.

Kossuth County Court House Algona Iowa Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association of Iowa EB. Walker J. H. Zanke EH. P. Keith A. M. Jasperson H. Mel Nutt H. J. Wadsworth Jacob Winkel L. W. Keith C. Byson J. F. Schoby J. B. Hotlus Wm. J. Galbraith Francis Rich W. W. Annis

Boy Hurt When Wagon Presses Limb On Linn Keith Farm

A young son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lowe was badly bruised after a wagon rolled over his limb while men were hauling ice at the Linn Keith farm. He rests easily and is expected to recover without serious injury, Burt Monitor reports.

Lewis Lowe Linn Keith Farm Burt Monitor

Iowa Horses for the War Agent Views Japanese Russian War Effort

R J Baker a prominent horse buyer from Chicago has been in Hidora ten days buying horses and mules for the war effort as tensions rise in the Japanese Russian conflict meeting a growing need for mounts and draft animals for distant fronts.

R. J. Baker Chicago Hidora

Mules and Horses to Ship From Iowa for Export

Webster City Journal reports a shipment plan involving mules and horses valued at about $80,000. The animals will be sent from Iowa to Buffalo and then abroad. Local contact Mr. Baker is expected soon to locate ready sellers.

Iowa Buffalo Baker Webster City Journal

World Against Him staged by local talent at the Call

An appreciative audience saw a Tuesday night performance of World Against Him by local actors. Geo F. Young directed the piece with natural stage presence. J A Rohenkohl as France Lee impressed as a capable young actress. Ensemble members Hat tie Wright Barry Will Palmer Bert Hooliban C B Young Fred Clarke John Scott and the orchestra contributed strong turns and vigorous musical interludes.

Jorge J. A. Rohenkohl France Lee Geo. F. Young Natral Hattie Wright Barry Sadie Will Palmer Bert C. B. Young Col. Lee Fred Clarke Jack Wellington France Lee John Scott

Millionaire loses $250000 building in Baltimore flood

Geo H Reinecker of Webster City suffers a loss of a $250000 building in the great Baltimore disaster Sunday and Monday. only $4000 of insurance carried. A Lake Park man to pay a stranger $1 to cure his horse of heaves, now turned into a $130 note. The horse remains unhealed. J Nolen held a fine sale Monday as horses and three year old steers brought strong prices. Farmers seek farm work for $25 or $40 monthly with board and washing. town jobs scarce. Frank Ranny district winter term closes. Miss Foster returns to Algona, possibly ending teaching. patrons disappointed.

Geo.h. Reinecker Webster City Baltimore Eagle Grove Eagle Frank Ranny

Elite Masquerade Costs and Elegant Costumes Impress Swell Event

A Monday masquerade at the Durdal hosted by the Ideal Club showcased lavish costumes and masked attendees from many nations. The party, described as an evening dress affair of the highest order, featured imported outfits, red heart decor, and a long list of masked revelers with varied personae including Lord Montmorency, The Mikado, Uncle Sam, and many Dominos.

Durdal Ideal Club Otto Falkenhainer Lord Montmorency Fantine H.C. Adams Weary Willie W. P. Jones Uncle Sam Pocahontas H. C. Devereaux Domino Priscila M. P. Weaver T. P. Harrington M. P Haggard G. F. Peek Jacl Frost J. L. Bonar Policeman W. A. Cordingley Happy Holligan Fred. Clarke Cadet R. H. Miller Clown J. T. Chrischilles B. EF. Crose C.F. Lathrop Gyp

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