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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
7
Moore Bros reports on the markets with focus on hogs and related pricing. The brief item notes 2AC 25c and mentions corrected weekly data from Chrischilles Herbst.
Dellmer Miller and Geo EB Boyle visited Algona from Whittemore while Mrs Walters hosted a Wesley guest. Many town residents and visitors are noted, from teachers and preachers to tradesmen and musicians. The county scene includes church meetings, school moves, home improvements, weddings, funerals, and upcoming baseball season plans.
The court term featured L E Sutton versus M A Haglund with strong showing by Norwegian lawyer Vinge who won the case. Divorce actions by Mrs. Donahoo and Mrs. Hughs were granted, while Wm Hoppe’s state case was postponed. S S Krause paid 3500 for liquor violations. The lengthy Harris versus Moore trial ended with a 400 verdict plus interest, amid high legal maneuvering. Lee Walston sued F D Calkins in a subsequent trial arising from Walston’s 1899 sales role.
Walston sued Calkins for 216 damages after being fired. Judge directed verdict for Calkins but Supreme Court held that accepting a 19.35 check did not settle the suit. Retrial yielded 216 for Walston. Clarke Cohenour and I V Sweeting represented Walston and Calkins respectively.
Col and Mrs Morse return from St Louis dedication noting the expo is grander in scale than Chicago and wider issues. They warn the opening crowd may overwhelm organizers with inconsistencies such as one price for day entry and another after supper. The doctor predicts a heavy push will be needed to entertain visitors as advertised. Time alone stands between the expo and success.
Miss Mattie Winkel departs next Wednesday for a lengthy stay on the western coast. She will visit Portland and Oregon City and other Oregon points to visit relatives before moving to Santa Clara valley, California, for the greater part of the winter, likely about a year.
Frank Smith cut his foot while chopping wood for Bixbys and severed several arteries. Medical aid was summoned and he is progressing as well as could be expected per Whittemore Champion.
Fragmentary classified style text states property in Algona for sale with a terse ad note. Mentions a boilerplate buyer warning and a cryptic line about “BHyen Tenor” and quality of items, suggesting a sale listing with unclear details.
About 40 clean new suits from last season offered at 4.90 each. Values run from 6.50 to 11.00, perfect for school or business wear. First come, first served. buyers urged to act quickly for these entire lots.
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