Night of Oratory at Opera House Crowns Graduates
Eleven graduates honored at the opera house Thursday as diplomas were awarded in a full commencement program. Orations averaged about 700 words with notable scenes, music, and a "It's Up to You" motto. Speakers included Walter Gockley on John Hay, Nina Brace on Scorners of Trifles, and debates on trusts and monopolies, followed by diplomas presented by Supt. Overmyer and Benediction by Rev. Holmes.
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Opera House
Board of Education
Girls’ Glee Club
Mae Palmer
Wood Cowan
John Hay
Nina Brace
Helen Keller
Ralph Hutchins
Dorothy Clarke
Harold B. Quarton
Neva Potter
Ife
Benedict Arnold
Mildred Carter
J¢an Val Jean
Victor Hugo
Jean Val Jean
Can
Lonnie Kennedy
Theodore C. Nelson
Ralph J. Laird
Tough on Belmond traveling man vanishes after note
A Nebraska man disappears after leaving a note claiming he went to h. relatives in Belmond search fail to locate him. The Belmond area story notes uncertainty and a possible change of mind by the missing man.
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Nebraska
Belmond
Hampton Chronicle
When You Want Wood and Loans In Town
Classified ad fragments advertise wood in any kind soft or hard wood cord wood or stove length with a phone contact 83. Also money to loan at 6 percent and a neat cottage for rent with electric lights. Ends with a note to buy Taylor's ice cream and a business name W L Joslyn at 443% Be sure you get Taylor's ice cream.
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Gall Up
W. L. Joslyn
Taylor
Decoration day exercises draw vast crowd at Opera House
A sunny Tuesday brought a huge turnout for Decoration Day ceremonies at the Opera House and cemetery. The G A R post and related groups attended see Prof Benjamin’s choir, Adjutant Shelley and Rev Miller, with Fred Tucker delivering a powerful address praising Grant and national unity. Cemetery services followed with a long procession, laurelled graves, and a patriotic sermon by Rev Spray emphasizing American character and wartime sacrifice.
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G. A. St. Post
Benjamin
Lincoln
Geo. C. Shelley
D. K. Miller
Frederick Tucker
William Cleary
Grant
Lee
Ethel Laird
B. Butler
Memorial Sermon by Rev C F Spray Draws Large Crowd
The M E B church was crowded Sunday morning as Rev C F Spray delivered a memorial sermon. The G A R Post Relief Corps and Company attended in a body. Prayers were offered, scripture read, and special music provided by a choir audience quartet and soloists. The sermon drew on Nehemiah IV, presenting a general proposition from the text.
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M. EB
BF. Spray
G. A. R. Post
Relief Corps and Company
D.K. Miller
Presbyterian Church
C. A. Tenny
O. H. Holmes
F. B. Potter
Mabel Carr
Miss Carr
Schuler
Spray
Golden wedding celebration for Capt and Mrs D D Dodge
Fifty years of marriage were celebrated at their Mettregor street home with friends and relatives in attendance. The event marked their Geneva Illinois nuptials in 1876 and honored the Dodges with gifts including a mirror and a clock. James C. Taylor post members presented a Grand Army badge of gold to Capt Dodge.
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D. D. Dodge
Mettregor Street
Geneva
Ilinois
Mr. Dodge
Lydia Curtis
Joe Paxson
Lucy Curtis
James C. Taylor Post
C. Spear
Dodge
The
Relief Corps
J. W. Robinson
Knights of Pythias honor 50th wedding anniversary
After heartfelt remarks, Algona Lodge No. 174 presented Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Dodge with a gold headed ebony cane and a gold mounted umbrella. Fifty-five members signed a testimonial promising support in times of need as a grateful community toast followed with refreshments and music from the Algona harp orchestra.
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Harrington
K. PL Order
D. Dbd
Dodge
Algona Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Knight
Jean
Algona Harp Orchestra
White Prairie Chicken Captured on Local Farm
George Edwards shot a white prairie chicken on his farm Saturday. The neck wound killed it quickly, and the bird proved a rare curiosity as the first white prairie chicken seen in the area. Edwards sent the carcass to be stuffed and will keep it as a curiosity.
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George Edwards
Printing for elected county officers offered by Whittemore Champion
The Whittemore Champion offers printing services to any duly elected Kossuth county officer for official use, noting they will run the risk of payment whether or not a resolution passes. Also mentions a money loan at five per cent by 4gGauD & PEEK.
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Istf
Haccarp & Perr
Kossuth County
Brilliant wedding in Mason City unites Eva Johnson and Fred Corey
Miss Eva Johnson of Mason City wed Fred A Corey of Algona at her parents home in Mason City with Rev. O H Holmes officiating. The ceremony featured smilax and snowballs canopy, flower girls, a ribbon aisle, and Mendelssohn music. Guests included numerous relatives from Iowa counties, gifts of silver and glass were given, and a celebratory breakfast followed. The couple will reside in the Cowan house east of John Goeders.
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F. A. Corey
Eva Johnson
Mason City
Fred A. Corey
Algona
Rev
O. H. Holmes
Mendelssohn
Trdyth Waller
Rockford
Heleanor Johnson
Zelda Reed
Harold Knapp
Charles A. Johnson
Charles City
Johnson
Osage
Corey
Missya
Agnes Corey
Chas, Corey
Ella Yorker
Julius Kunzof Wesley
O. N. Holmes
B. J
Fred
Wesley
Milwaukeee Depot
Fred Corey
Cowan House
John Goeders
Algona Siytigh
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J. I. Stearns
Belle Plaine
Minn
Svrites
Bucklen
Conner & Co's
Old Bridge Lumber
Plum Creek Township
Joan G. Smti
Randall
Hollister
Miller
Laurel
Pres. Tucker
Orator
England
Sherman
Sheridan
Theodore Roosevelt
Rev. C. F
W. CG. Neelings
Capt
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