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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
5
A local ad invites shoppers to buy a rocker or library table, claiming no after Christmas sale but promising reasonable prices year round and encouraging friends to share positive experiences with the products.
The death of Mrs. W. K. Ferguson, born January 21, 1866, at this town, occurred December 17 at St. Mary's Hospital Rochester Minnesota after a December 13 operation. Survived by her husband William K Ferguson son Arthur and siblings. funeral conducted by Rev O H Holmes at home and burial at Rivers view cemetery after a snow storm.
Matthew Riley aged about ninety five, born in Ireland, died Sunday night at his daughter Jennie Riley's home in Algona after years of infirmity. He married Catherine Strong in 1844, had fourteen children, and lived in Algona 17 years. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church conducted by Father Halpin.
Excitement in the Stnessy Curran area as Mrs Seefeld’s five year old daughter and seven year old son went missing in a large slough south of Currans. A neighbor’s boy accompanied them earlier, led them astray, and left. searchers and a local resident found the children near dusk and brought them home.
The circle hunt drew 160 men who trudged through snow for miles but failed to enclose a wolf. Algona’s delegation labored hard yet returned tired, with a few sighting claims unconfirmed as the hunt ended in disappointment.
Mrs. Mary Raney died Tuesday night at 10 30 at her Dodge street home after a prolonged illness. Born March 23, 1845 in Medfield Massachusetts she moved with her family across several states before settling in Kos suth in 1856. She married Joseph Raney May 22 1863 and bore eight sons and six daughters with several outlived. She moved to Algona in 1904 and remained active in county affairs and settler gatherings. Funeral services will be held at the Congregational church tomorrow at 1 30 led by Rev O H Bolme.
In a disrupted event, Misa Emily Tragord, a public show tutor, sustained serious injuries after an incident involving Reg Molnea and a rail. Authorities investigation underway.
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