Old Settler Passes in County Chronicle
Obituary notes from the Armstrong Journal recount the death of Mrs. Mary Reichhoff Thompson, a longtime Arm strong resident and Kossuth pioneer born 1844 in Dubuque county. She died March 16 after grippe, erysipelas, and blood poisoning, leaving a husband and four grown children. Funeral attended by half sisters and niece. reflected as a key figure among early settlers. Also reported: Nicholas Brass of Sherman township died March 16, aged 42, with funeral at St Joe. Brass born in Luxenberg Germany and emigrated 1850s. He left six sons and five daughters, several residing in county.
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Jas
Thompson
Armstrong Journal
Mary Reichhoff- Thompson
Michael Reichhoff
Union Township
Dubuque County
Kossuth
Johnn
Henry
August Zohlten
Mike
Oregon City
Peter
Detroit
Minn
Mary Keibhott
Jas. Thompson
Armstrong
J. B. Winkel
John Winkel
Bancroft
Clara Zablen
Nicholas Brass
Sherman Township
Tle
Luxenberg
Germany
Lizzie Heiderschidt
America
Kate Gappa
Fairville
Town
Mary Wiltgen
St. Joe
Mary Jane Mallinger
Keokuk
John
Michael
Ihenry
Joseph
Susie Datton
School Benefit Basket Social at Pum Creek
Miss Alice Clark hosted a successful box sociable and program at her Pum Creek school Friday evening. C E Clark and daughter Eva performed three or four violin duets to acclaim. Attendees included Algona and Sexton residents. Basket sale raised about 26 dollars to fund a school library.
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Alice Clark
Pum Creek Township
C. E. Clark
Eva
Algona
Sexton
Wesley News-World
Didn't Look Like Photograph Romance in Livermore Fails
A promising romance in Livermore collapsed last week after dull, sickening silence. Two correspondents met through a friend or bureau, he owned a farm and sought a wife while she agreed to consider a husband who suited. They pursued a match via letters before the arrangement dissolved.
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Livermore
Harmonious Convention Names Delegates and Endorses Roosevelt
The republican convention at this place last Friday showcased harmony. County Chairman Jr. M. Curtiss presided with P. M. Barsley as temporary chair and M. P. Haggard as secretary. Delegates were chosen for four conventions led by Judge Quayton, including I. M. Curtiss for county chairman. Resolutions praise Theodore Roosevelt and Gov. A. Cummins, endorse 1901 and 1903 state platforms, and back George W. Hanna, W. B. Quarten for Congress, with a long county committee list attached.
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Jr. M. Curtiss
P.M. Barsley
M.P. Haggard
Mr. Curtiss
Judge Quayton
I’. M. Curtiss
Kossuth County
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
A. Cummins
George W. Hanna
General Assembly
Kossuth
W. B. Quarten
Congress
J. P.connery
Iowa
Half-Try Man No Good Says Wesley Record
A Wesley Record critique notes that a man who half tries lives only half a life. The piece argues such a person seeks self ease and happiness but is useless in work and cannot taste full joy of living.
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Wesley
On the Coast A Pacific trip by Mrs Townsend to Avalon Catalina Islands
A detailed letter from Mrs LD Townsend describes a Catalina Islands trip in March 1904. She recounts mounting Mount Lowe by trolley and incline, a sea voyage from Los Angeles to San Pedro, and a glass bottom boat excursion showing fish and sea flora. She notes the Banmy Brothers own the island, sunsets, and a suggested future outing with Mr and Mrs Jenkins. Also mentioned is the disappearance of Henry Smith and the birth of a baby to Mrs Smith, leaving the family in need.
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Mrs. Jenkins
South Church
Chicago
Avalon
Los Angeles
San Pedro
Bay of Avalon
Banmy
Italy
Pet
Rather Be an Old Maid Rhetoric Echoes In Georgia Tale
A speaker denounces neglectful spouses with harsh judgments on both genders. He argues a husband who ignores his wife deserves scandal and a wife who neglects her husband deserves the same. The speaker compares cold hearts to a dead fisher’s tail and pledges support for warm, devoted marriages.
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Georgia
Sam Jones on daily affection for wives and honest praise
In a reflective quote, Sam Jones says a husband should return home daily to embrace his wife and express love. He notes some men rarely kiss their wives, yet argues the simple ache of fond words is harmless and wholesome, even if a lie would be easier to tell.
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Sam Jones
An Afternoon with Nevin musical by W L A S
The annual musicale at the Durdall parlors featured about 150 attendees and guests. Landlord A W Crans donated the parlor use. The program included Phang solo Helectad and readings with Miss Edythe fries, Miss Jossarana Jones, and Vue! Sole. Daity refreshments followed the performance.
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Durdall
A. W. Crans
Nevin
Phang Solo
Hat Heist Sparks Infernal Machine Prank at County Treasurer
In a Clarion Democrat note, a culprit stole a hat from the treasurer’s office while workers watched. An alleged “infernal machine” wired to a hat and a revolver triggered during the theft, though details are withheld. The incident highlights ongoing hat thefts and the unusual attempt to deter or roil clerks.
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Clarion Democrat
Dispute Over Subscription Dues Letter to Editor
A reader replies to the Monitor editor about dues, denying higher charges. The writer states payment history since printing, claims only one dollar annually, and refuses continued subscription after a 1904 paid receipt. He mentions a prior payer and asserts the amount should not rise.
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Sherwood
Monitor
Finds Hell in This Life in a Cline of Vice
A Hampton Chronicle excerpt condemns a man who embraces a vile habit and dishonesty, preferring a vulgar social hideout over home and church. It argues such a life yields misery, selfishness, and lost hope, warning readers against moral decay and gambling skepticism.
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Hampton Chronicle
Bargain Farm Sold Near Town for 57.50 Per Acre
Jas J Warrick sold his 500 acre farm just west of town to Mr Shiltz. Possession soon. Price paid 57.50 an acre. Improvements and conveniences cited as reasons. Warrick accepts M F's half section farm in Ramsey at 55 an acre as part payment.
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Jas. J. Warrick
Shiltz
Mr. Warrick
M. F
Ramsey
Bancroft Register
Dirty and slow city described by editor in local visit
The editor vents about Council Bluais calling it the dirtiest and slowest city visited. He notes the board of control suggesting moving the school deal mates, and observes the only lively activity is court attendees trying to leave.
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Council Bluais
Board of Control
Grlanetl Gazelle
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Marzluff & Foster
Saster
Movelties
Algona Ice Cream and Candy Factory
E. State
Nelson & Co
W. A. Parsons & Co
B. F. Reed
John Mulhall
Sioux City
Fengue
Yor
Hacaano
Sam
Horberg
Moore Bros
A. D. Onagke & Co
Old Settler
Mary Reichhoff-Thompson
South Dakota
A. D.clarke
J. W. Wadsworth
W. E. H. Morse
Herman Nelson
D. A. Haggard
M. N. Peterson
M. Weisbrod
C. C. Wortman
W. Hd Tucker
E. McWhorter
I. P. Harrison
Thos. Gray
X. Way
J. FB. Schaible
B. FP. Crosa
W. P. Jones
C. T. Chubb
Wim. Shaner
al. Falkenhainer
C. M. C. Walters
J. N. Wheeler
W. A. Wright
C. J. Dutton
Thos, Gray
Julius Kuna
A. BE. Lien
F. M. Curtiss
Sam Mayne
E. V. Swetting
W. C. Dewel
Lee C. Wolfe
H. H. Fellows
R. Jain
BR. A. Lyons
J. M. Dye
John Kunz
E. J.van Ness
T. P. Harrington
W. B. Quarton
A. D. Clarke
M. P. Haggard
the County Committee
China
Algona--Birst
B. McClellan
Frederick M. Curtiss
A. Vo Slade
A. KY. Dailey
Bury J. E. McWhor Buffalo
Lee O. Wolf Er
J. W. Curtis
Eagle
Ry PF. Johnson
Penton
HW. G. Davison
Green- Wood
C. M. QO. Walters
Garfield
C. H. Peterson
Whittemore
A. E. Lien
Qut
Mrs
D. D. Townsend
Sunset Land
Catalina Islands
Henry Smith
Noone
Minnesota
Helectad
Edythe Fries
Pife Af
Jossarana Jones
Pili
Mrs. Moore
Dover
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