Danson Secures Idaho Land for Coate Brownell Walker Barton Norton
Danson returns from Twin Falls with government land drawing results. Five of fourteen registrants receive land, numbers drawn by Mr. Dawson grant 156 to Minnie J. Coate, 160 to J. A. Brownell, 160 to Charles Walker, 120 to Bert Norton, and 80 to Leroy Barton. Other registrants receive no prize. irrigation and water-right costs loom, estimated at 40.50 per acre, with a year to pay after ditch completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOC
Danson
Twin Falls
Dawson
Minnie J. Conte
J. A. Brownell
Charles Walker
Bert Norton
Leroy Barton
Minnie J. Coate
Algona
Iowa
B Y P U Convention Schedule At Algona
The B Y P U union of the Northern Baptist Association plans a two day convention at the Baptist church of Algona on June 16 and 17, 1908. The provisional program includes devotional sessions by Rev J I Nicholson and Mr M J Beck, lectures by Rev J F Porterfield Rev Willson Mills D D and Rev J B Smith, and sessions on personal work missions and stewardship with a round table and junior work led by Miss Barnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. P. U. Union of the Northern Baptist Association
Baptist Church of Algona
Nicholson
J. F. Porterfield
N. H. Daily
Willson Mills D
J. B. Smith
Webster City
Miss Barnet
J. M. Harris
Low Rates to Pacific Coast via Chicago and Union Pacific
Very low round trip rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points daily June 1 to September 1 liberal return limits variable routes favorable stopovers Apply to any ticket agent North Western Line for full particulars.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific
North Western Line
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North
Fifteen Years Later G A R and W R C Honor Guests
Dr. and Mrs. James Barr of Los Angeles and Mrs. Hannah Walker of Redfield were honored at a reception by the G A R Post and W R C in Algona. The event featured extemporaneous speeches from local members, warm remembrances of Barrs’ early years in Algona, and army song after refreshments. Barr and his wife expressed gratitude as they prepare to depart for Fayette and a Denver stop en route to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barr
Los Angeles
Hannah Walker
Redfield
Relief Corps
J.R. Said
J. C. Spear
Mrs. Bowyer
W. B.C
Charles O.chubb
D.A. Haggard
J. W. Robinson
Coleman Chubb
John G. Smith
Pettibone
Lewis H. Smith
McCoy
B. I. Reed
Barr
Walker
Fayette
Upper Iowa University
Denver
Vaughn
Gertrude Ashelford Weds Edwin Osterbauer in Rockford area
Yesterday at Serine Ashelford home a wedding joined Gertrude Ashelford to Edwin J. Osterbauer in a ceremony led by Ray Holmes. Grace M. served as maid of honor and Leonard M. was best man. The couple received substantial gifts including $200 in gold from each set of parents and plan a two month honeymoon before settling in Rockford, Tingle, where Osterbauer works as a grocery clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serine Ashelford
Gertrude
Edwin J. Osterbauer
Grace M
Leonard M
Mae Butler
Ray
O. H. Holmes
Osterbauer
Rockford
Tingle
Osterbaver Ia
Unclear fragment from medieval theater play group
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled reference to a theater company and individuals with unclear roles. No coherent event or names emerge to summarize a definite news item or outcome.
Prominent stage couple touring nation in dramatic shows
A touring duo of forty two weeks with a company finish a cross country run. Mr Kelvin taught dramatic art at Chicago Conservatory. Maude Parrington studied under him. They wed last August and star in Parisfal with Kelvin as the Black Knight. They are praised in many notices as fine performers before audiences. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Margaret Burt, born 1827 in Scotland, who settled in Grundy County Illinois and later in this county. Survived by four children and two sons, with a sister and brother in law relations. She was described as a hard working, kind hearted pioneer woman who helped build a new country.
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Ocean
Kelvin
Conservatory of Music
Chicago
Maude Parrington
Phealr
Thomas Burt
Union Township
O. H. Holmes
Margaret Murray
Scotland
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Burt
Grundy County
Illinois
William Murray
John Murray
Lone Rock
Goory
Wisconsin
William
Peter
Peter Martin
James Murray
Boone County
Lown
Local Bereavements Mark Burt Area This Week
Mrs Will Hanna dies after childbirth in Burt as husband manages Farmers Elevator. Born Streator Illinois, she moved to Algona district as a young woman and was admired for her ladylike conduct. Caroline Salisbury nee Chambers dies after a sudden illness at West State Street home. born Wisconsin 1848, widow of William Salisbury. Their sons died in infancy. husband a Civil War veteran. Funeral services to be held this afternoon led by Rev Gillis at the Presbyterian church.
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Burt
Will Hanna
J. Q. Jamison
Hanna
Farmers’ Elevator
Streator
Illinois
Algona
Caroline Salisbury
Sumner Stebbins
West State Street
Caroline Chambers
Waukeshaw
Wisconsin
Wiliam HF
Salisbury Dee
Plymouth
Terlan Shurch
Gillis
The
Presby
Jobo Lamysh Invention Described in Brief Notice
A compact item notes Jobo Lamysh's invention Fenn Laut was showcased and discussed briefly. The notice highlights the device and its creator, with no further technical details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Lamysh
Web clip patent aids threshing machines inventor Lamath claims
A patent secured from the government covers a simple contrivance to prevent straw stacker slats from coming off and tearing holes where rivets are fastened. The device to be riveted to the slat allows movement to adjust height while preventing web damage and slat detachment. John, an experienced thresher, plans to market the long felt need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamath
Hendée
John
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Idaho
Miss Coate
Brownell
Barton and
Norton
Charley Walker
Big Ditch
Y.P.U
Richard P. Hobson
Nicola
Ames
Gov
John A. Johnson
J. Frank Hanley
A. H. Avery
Algona, Towa
James Bare
G. A. R. Post
Kelvina
Joseph’ Kelvin
Ly Zasiosian
Boba
Marta ‘Tallglous Play Company
BIG Woodman
Spencer
Ft. Dodge Band
Milwaukee and
St. L
Northern Grain CO
Galbraith
J. M. Fostick
Galbraith, Iowa
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