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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
6
An unnamed individual sustained several broken ribs and other injuries from a recent incident. Dr. McCreery was dispatched immediately to tend him, making him as comfortable as possible. Latest reports indicate the patient will recover but remain laid up for some time, per Whitte more Champion.
Charles Sharp, 72, jailed after refusing to pay a $10 fine for assaulting John Kinney at Lone Rock, appeals for leniency while recounting years of hardship and harassment from local youths. He recalls riverman past, California mines, drought losses, and living in a barber-shop rear rooms while seeking peace. Friday lecture by Prof. Shimek on forestry at Congregational church noted, followed by Othello at the Opera House next Tuesday with Owen in lead roles and reserved seats available Monday.
O. UW and Hensel visited a Wright county farm Sunday and described muskrats building houses in a pond then tunneling toward a higher pond about twenty rods away. When the tunnel finishes the lower pond should drain into the upper, drawing neighbor interest and weather omen speculation.
Burt Monitor questions why some people fear a dog or pit or chicken out of place at night while ignoring what a boy or person is doing after dark on the streets. He ponders what is the matter and seeks insight.
Volkert Jensen, 68, was severely injured on Thursday afternoon seven miles north of Whittemore when a bull charged as he tried to remove a calf from the pasture. He fell multiple times during the attack and was left in serious condition.
The junior class at Curdall High School hosted seniors at a banquet with three course dinner and toasts. Walter Kresenski led as toastmaster while Ruth Palmer and Harold Quarton delivered welcoming and responding remarks. Faculty were thanked, class yells followed, and solos plus phonograph selections ended the evening.
Dispatches from Washington reported the presidential postmaster at Emmetsburg, Temmetsburg, had his annual salary reduced from 2100 to 2000 dollars. The note hints the town’s business is slowing while Algona competes in other lines.
A $5,000 libel suit against The Fonda Times stirs concern over potential free advertising and the challenge of raising the amount promptly if the claim sticks, as echoed by county newspaper men, with additional ad notes from local ads and lenders offering loans at 5 percent.
Mr Owen shares an amusing tale from his Wisconsin tour about a six year old boy who recognizes the actor as the company star. The child’s animation and excitement at the thought of seeing Othello reflect observant American youth during a theater visit.
Squarely in front of the actor, a confrontation unfolds as an accuser and the actor exchange sharp lines about lies and punishment. The scene ends with a vow to repeat the performance tonight. The production titled Othello is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30 at the Call Opera House.
Decoration Day to be observed on Tuesday May 30 with ceremonies. At 6 am the G A R post relief corps and ex soldiers meet at the G A R hall and march to the opera house for a program including ritual reading, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, invocation, oration by Frederick Nadiker, music, flag drill, and a procession to the cemetery. Afternoon events feature flowers, soldiers’ graves being decorated, and a memorial service at the M E church with all post members urged to wear badges.
Lightning struck the public school on Monday noon during the rain splitting the flagpole and running down into the upper rooms where it connected with an electric bell wire and passed out without further damage. Also noted are small ads for seven year farm loans at five percent by B. F. Cross and Wor Rent neat cottage with electric lights see W. Ly Joslyn and a plug for Taylor's ice cream.
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