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Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1905

Page

4

Hanna Loses Again in Steer Ownership Verdict

The jury awarded RE. M. Shefield of Wright County $739.20 for 16 steers, ruling Hanna did not own them after a weeklong trial. The case, tied to a 1903 mortgage dispute involving Olson, Helmann, and contested cattle marks, marks a second trial with high costs and extended litigation.

Guv. W. Hanna RE. M. Shefield Wright County Knapp Clarion Harrington & Dickinson Shefield Geo Sheffeld

Managers Changed Spicer Resigns Position at Armour

Spicer resigns from Armour Packing House and proceeds to work at a city agency. The move shifts managerial duties as the firm seeks to fill the vacancy and adjust administrative leadership.

Spicer Armour Packing House Agency City

Cronin and Purvis Named to Higley and Frigley Posts

Dave Purvis is called from Mason City to head the Higley packing house while John Cronin leaves Frigley to fill Spicer’s vacant post. Spicer resigns from Armour, moves to Agency City, and exits packing. A Ruthford building up-town office will boost competition between the two firms.

Dave Purvis Mason City Higley Ruthford Spicer Agency City

Death of Andrew J Stillion veteran and longtime Livermore resident

Andrew J Stillion died at three o'clock yesterday at his daughter's home after months of suffering following an August operation. Born September 1 1837 in Ohio, he married Frances Brewer in Quincy in 1860 and lived in Livermore for thirty years. He served in the Civil War with the 50th Minor Infantry and was a member of the G A R Post at Livermore. Funeral services were conducted at the Simpson home by Rev. O H Holmes. He leaves wife, sons George and William, sisters and other relatives. Interment will be in Livermore Cemetery.

Andrew J. Stillion C. O. Simpson Des Moines Alway Ohio Iinvis Quincy Trances Brewer Livermore 50Th Minors Infantry G.A. R Stillion O. H. Holmes Simpson Home George la Verne William D. D. Kellum Sumner B. Weeks Tom Brown J. K. Potter Tom Brewer Estherville Livermore Cemetery

Peculiar Liquor Damages Suit From Manson

Mrs John Webbs sues Druggist H Mullarky for 4500 dollars claiming illegal whiskey sales between 1900 and 1904. She seeks a return of 8650 paid and damages for illness and impaired health from the liquor, arguing an implied promise to refund in illegal sales. The case is described as a novelty in purchaser litigation.

Manson John Webbs H. Mullarky Nquor

Remembering the Town Built by the Railroad

A nostalgic plea recalls the arrival of the first railroad and its promised town. It celebrates growth, saw the land value rise from ten to fifty to seventy five dollars per acre, and warns that patronage keeps the town alive or risks its decline.

Old Home Day planned by W I A S members in Rockwell City

The W I A S ladies in Rockwell City announce an Old Home Day program for Friday evening November 25. Members may bring husbands. The program features rolls of state flowers, poems, songs, and objects with stereopticon illustrations. The event highlights a forthcoming musical comedy The Telephone Girl at the opera house Tuesday night.

Flame W. M. Galbraith Ethel Laird Bertha Bishoff Tima D. Adams Imma B. Lilly Opera House

International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago Dec 2 to 9

The text extols the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from December 2 to 9 as a premier showcase of animal breeding progress. It emphasizes the expo as a school for students of agriculture and a vital source of inspiration for farmers and stockmen nationwide, highlighting decades of development and the collaboration of breeders. It notes railway rate announcements from The Northwestern Railway.

Chicago

Doctor Buck ten’s Africa Slave advertised by EB Conner & Co

A reader from Little Rock Arkansas thanks the Lord for relief from fearful running sores caused by Buck ten's Africa Slave. The anonymous testimonial claims it cured long standing wounds, cuts and burns. The ad notes the product sold for 26 cents at EB Conner & Co drug store.

Hannah Plant Little Rock Ark Buckten Conner & Co's

Notice of sale and disassociation from The Sioux Remedy Co

All interested parties are notified that I have sold my interest in The Sioux Remedy Co. I will not be responsible for any contracts or debts made by the company after this date. Dated Algona Iowa November 20, 1870 by J. O. Survon.

Taylor Sioux Remedy Co J. OG. Survon Algona Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hanna Sheffield J. M. Shefield Olson Belmond Tater Olson Geo. Wo Hanna Anna Shofield Hollister Re H. Miller Tripley Co A. D. Craarke & Co Brownell’s Pats J. A. Brownell Shoe Co Algena Iowa Foss Cronin Takes M. E. Mack HE. C. Stevenson Rockwell City W. L. A. S. Program Lulu McCoy S. J. McMahon T. P. Harrington Edna Williams Norton
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